Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Collaboration starts with unity, grows through retention, and culminates in shared achievement. Team cohesion is essential for long-term success.
- In plain terms
- Unity starts a team, keeping together builds progress, and working together brings success.
- What can you take from it?
- Build teams that stay united and collaborate effectively.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does your team maintain cohesion?
- What helps you work better together?
Another view
Forced unity without trust can lead to superficial cooperation.
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