During the past 25 years of consulting with some of the most forward thinking organizations in the world, I've noticed a curious trend.

My clients' efforts to innovate, no matter how sincere or well-funded, usually undervalue one of the key drivers of innovation -- and that is the ability of their workforce to successfully collaborate with each other.

In their singular rush to accomplish the extraordinary, they have forgotten that innovation is a team sport.

To read the original article: The Heart of Innovation: If You Want to Innovate, Collaborate!