Contextual Collaboration

What is Contextual Collaboration?

Contextual Collaboration is a form of collaboration that takes into account the specific context or environment in which it takes place. This includes factors such as the location, the purpose of the collaboration, the goals and objectives of the participants, and the resources and tools that are available.

Contextual collaboration can involve a wide range of activities, such as brainstorming sessions, meetings, workshops, and online collaboration tools. It is often used to solve complex problems, generate new ideas, or achieve shared goals.

Contextual collaboration is different from traditional forms of collaboration, which tend to focus more on the individual participants and their roles and responsibilities. Instead, contextual collaboration focuses on the specific context or environment in which the collaboration is taking place and seeks to understand and optimize the interactions and relationships between the participants and the context.

Contextual collaboration can be facilitated through the use of tools and technologies that support collaboration, such as online collaboration platforms, project management software, and communication tools. It can also be facilitated through the use of structured processes and methods, such as design thinking or agile development, which help to guide the collaboration process and ensure that it is focused and effective.

See Also

• Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) - An interdisciplinary area of research that focuses on the understanding of how people collaborate with the help of computers; a broader field of which contextual collaboration is a subset.
• Knowledge Management - The practice of capturing, distributing, and effectively using knowledge; contextual collaboration often involves aspects of knowledge management.
• Intranet - A private network accessible only by an organization's staff; often used as a platform for contextual collaboration.
• Workflow Management System - A system that automates the tasks involved in performing a business process; can be integrated with contextual collaboration tools to improve efficiency.
• Business Process Management (BPM) - A discipline involving any combination of modeling, automation, execution, control, measurement, and optimization of business activity flows; often involves contextual collaboration to optimize workflows.