When lots of people come together in a team, effective communication can so easily go wrong if there is no co-operation. Once everyone starts working together towards common goals, goals that are understood and appreciated by everyone, there will be collaboration. Collaboration, or partnership, takes a true group effort.
It’s best if such a collaborative approach can be incorporated into the entire organisation’s culture, and this requires that people at all levels agree.
So: communication plus co-operation equals collaboration. And the common denominator for all of these elements is, of course, effective communication right from the start.
Watch out for thinking that your work will be easier if you keep yourself to yourself. People will help you if you are willing to help them.