CATER is a mental model that helps facilitators recall the critical elements for group collaboration.

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Effective collaboration requires facilitators to determine which work is best done by teams and which is best done by individuals.

Strategic plans may be overrated, but strategic planning certainly is not. Neither is overrated when done well.

Communicating clearly with the team about why the facilitated effort is ending is essential.

When team members do not share information, misunderstand instructions, or fail to give updates on their progress, the team will struggle.

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Fist to five is a simple and effective technique for improving team dynamics and gauging consensus. In this simple method, participants...

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