Collaboration On Set Cheat Sheet

The uniqueness of any media production set lies in uncertainty. Uncertainty of who you are going to work with on set and how you are going to collaborate with them.

Directors and producers, on the other hand, face a different challenge of uniting the crew in a short period and providing a clear objective.

Thus, we're constantly researching the best practices to foster a collaborative environment. Here's your Collaboration On Set Cheat Sheet:

• There's a saying - lead by example. Thus, calling producers and directors on set - deadlines looming? Frustrated crew? Your leadership style could be the culprit.

Learn the way to set mindful leadership on set here.

• Next, values. When the team has strong core values, it fosters a feeling of trust and communication allowing better collaboration between creative teams.

Tap to learn how to maintain value-driven leadership.

• Every frame tells a story of collaboration and teamwork. Read along to see the steps to take to elevate the teamwork on set.

• Lastly, freelancers. Although freelancers offer new perspectives and specialised skills, it can be difficult to integrate them smoothly with your core production team. Look at ways to optimise your hybrid team's potential.

While implementing these steps, assessment is crucial. How can you monitor your progress? You need targeted data on each production.

***This post is advice only. Always ask a consultant.