Collaborating

Inner Development Guide
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The dimension Collaborating focuses on the social skills needed to work effectively with others toward shared goals. For students, this includes developing communication skills, conflict navigation, co-creation and an inclusive mindset that values diversity. In professional environments, these competencies enable individuals to build trust, facilitate participation and work productively with stakeholders from different backgrounds.

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In an increasingly interconnected world, the ability to collaborate across differences is essential for addressing complex challenges. The Collaborating dimension prepares students to engage constructively with others, create inclusive processes and contribute to collective outcomes. Strengthening this dimension supports not only effective teamwork, but also the ability to create meaningful progress together. 

Skills

The skills that are part of the Collaborating dimension in the Inner Development Guide are: 

  • Relationship-building skills
  • Inclusive mindset and intercultural competences
  • Co-creation skills
  • Communication skills
  • Mobilization skills

Teaching activities

Explore the activities below, which contribute to the skills mentioned above:

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