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It’s no secret that COVID-19 has been devastating for Ottawa’s small businesses; a simple walk along main streets shows the increase in for-lease signs and empty parking spots.
However, amidst all this heart-wrenching news, it’s incredible how the pandemic has forced local business owners to think outside the box and for the first time ever, maybe look beyond themselves to form new partnerships and collaborations with other businesses to create a win-win, and ultimately survive.
There are many research and studies on the effectiveness of teams working together. Within organizations, this mentality creates innovation, growth and impact. So if we know this type of internal collaboration is highly effective within organizations, what happens if we apply it externally for a larger goal?