Tuesday, February 18, 2014

The Politics of Collaboration

There is politics everywhere. Alarming, but true.

Wherever two people come together to collaborate and make decisions, whether money is involved or not, there will inevitably be politics - as soon as the honeymoon period (as some call it) is over. Actually, the politics begins to function during the honeymoon phase itself, during the days of trust and understanding and openness.

Later, each one begins to have their own small dreams that could go side by side, then cross a few times, and then clash. There is a limit to giving in; both need to find their way.

Sad. But true.

4 comments:

  1. Politics and survival go hand in hand these days!

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    1. It isn't always bad, sometimes the politics can strengthen the collaboration too...

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  2. There may or may not be - do I read a small sigh there?

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    1. Well, as they say, Abhra, "Been there, experienced some..."

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