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Collaborative problem solvers are made not born – here's what you need to know
The global deficit of collaboration skills
People are continually handling problems that require advice from others. We face issues that are broad in scope and impact, such as climate change.
But people are not naturally competent in collaborative problem-solving. Generally, people aren't being taught this skill either. A 2015 international assessment of students revealed that more than 90% of students could not overcome teamwork obstacles or resolve conflict. However, this deficit could be addressed and lead to positive change.
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