collaboration skills

[/kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən skɪlz/]
noun
habilidades de colaboração
1. The ability to work effectively with others toward a common goal, including communication, cooperation, and teamwork
Strong collaboration skills are essential for success in modern workplaces.
Habilidades fortes de colaboração são essenciais para o sucesso nos ambientes de trabalho modernos.
2. Competencies that enable individuals to contribute to group efforts while respecting diverse perspectives
The project requires excellent collaboration skills from all team members.
O projeto requer excelentes habilidades de colaboração de todos os membros da equipe.
3. Technical and interpersonal abilities used to facilitate productive group work and joint problem-solving
She developed her collaboration skills through numerous group projects.
Ela desenvolveu suas habilidades de colaboração através de inúmeros projetos em grupo.
In Brazil, collaboration skills have become increasingly valued in corporate culture, particularly in multinational companies and tech startups in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The term reflects a shift from hierarchical management styles to more democratic, collaborative workplaces. In the USA, these skills are considered foundational for corporate success and are heavily emphasized in educational curricula from elementary school through higher education.
NYC Slang
team player mentality
Synonyms / Sinônimos
teamwork skillscooperative abilitiesinterpersonal skillsgroup work competenciescollective problem-solving abilities
Antonyms / Antônimos
isolationindividualismnon-cooperationsolitary work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habilidades de colaboração
Most common and formal usage in professional contexts
General Brazilian
competências colaborativas
Alternative formal term used in HR and educational settings
São Paulo
skills de colaboração
English term frequently used in business hubs with international companies
Portugal
capacidades de colaboração
Portuguese European usage; slightly more formal register

Related Words

communication skillsteamworkcooperationcollective intelligencesynergypartnershipcoordinationinterpersonal dynamics

Related Idioms & Phrases

put heads together
work as a team
pull together
join forces
get on the same page
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