The discipline of coordination

In large systems, people often assume that extensive collaboration leads to greater efficiency. In my experience, what matters more is how effectively that collaboration is structured and managed.When multiple stakeholders are involved, there is a real risk of confusion, with different priorities pulling in different directions. This works well when the purpose of collaboration is clearly defined, but becomes difficult when partnerships are created without clear objectives or ownership.The real challenge is not collaboration itself, but designing and executing it with clarity.