Leadership

The four pillars of productive collaboration

Strengthen your workplace relationships and build effective teams by using these tips to cultivate synergy.

By Michelle Leonard

Published 12 December, 2025

Leadership

The four pillars of productive collaboration

Strengthen your workplace relationships and build effective teams by using these tips to cultivate synergy.

By Michelle Leonard

Published 12 December, 2025

Over the past 20 years, I have worked with 54,000 children in regional and remote New South Wales to inspire and empower their creativity. I’ve taught them ancient tricks to read music quickly, sing in parts and ultimately amplify our shared connection to country, learning from the rich legacy of custodianship from the oldest living culture on the planet.

There are four pillars to the way I navigate the incredibly diverse environments I work in. If you want to strengthen your workplace relationships or build a more effective team, these might be of use to you:

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