14. The Collaboration Tension: Leading between Autonomy and Interdependency

What does it take to collaborating in today's organizational complexity? There are two major shifts, which are the two sides of the same coin: 1. our interdependencies are heightened more than ever, and 2. we are expected to operate with autonomy, to be self-steering. This mean that to be an effective leader today you need to actively manage your ability to operate autonomously AND to thrive through the interdependencies with other leaders. Easier said than done! In this podcast episode Warden Hoffman and Petros Oratis explore the tension that most leaders and teams experience in this paradigm: Autonomy vs. Interdependency: we uncover the intriguing paradox of balancing your personal drive with the power of teamwork Psychological Dimensions: we explore the psychological orientation towards dependency and autonomy, by delving into how our early experiences shape our views on working independently and collaboratively Avoidance Routines: we bring language that helps spotting the sneaky team habits that can sabotage interdependent efforts and learn how to tackle them Practical Steps: we demystify some principles of collaboration in ways that allow us to set clear collaborative tasks, having open conversations about the cost of collaboration, and manage the conflicts between individual and collective ambitions The Lateral Dialgoues podcast: The Lateral Dialogues | a podcast by The Lateral Space The Lateral Space website: The Lateral Space  Warden Hoffman bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warden-hoffman-72b5801/  Petros Oratis bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petrosoratis/

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The Lateral Dialogues aspire to bring you different perspectives on organizational and leadership dynamics. In each episode, we explore a topic, relevant to leaders and teams, inspiring you to look at your dynamics at work differently. We debate different angles, bring in research, and share personal stories or cases, with the ambition each time to challenge our mainstream thinking. This Podcast is hosted by Warden Hoffman and Petros Oratis, team coaches and co-founders of The Lateral Space and often features guests, who are experts in certain areas.