I am in the process of trying out this collaborative process for making teaching material for the new Next Gen Standards for Algebra 2, but I have already used collaboration to settle a conflict related to a personal matter.
My family and four other families were picking a place to go on vacation. There were so many options- and we each had our own needs. For example, one family wanted to be within walking distance of the ocean, another family wanted enough beds for all, including kids. A third family wanted to go someplace that was within an 8-hour drive. We listened to each family's needs and brainstormed. We finally found a great destination where no one had to compromise- we each got what we wanted/needed. With collaboration, we all win!
My family and four other families were picking a place to go on vacation. There were so many options- and we each had our own needs. For example, one family wanted to be within walking distance of the ocean, another family wanted enough beds for all, including kids. A third family wanted to go someplace that was within an 8-hour drive. We listened to each family's needs and brainstormed. We finally found a great destination where no one had to compromise- we each got what we wanted/needed. With collaboration, we all win!