SUCCESS = COLLABORATIONS

I just finsihed a workshop at Port Blair. We were some 40 delegates from 15 institutions who are working on biodiversity of Andaman and Nicobar Seas. Our objective was to conceptualize, and establish the "Andaman and Nicobar Ocean Biogeographic Information System (ANOBIS)". It was a great success by many standards - for the first time I steered the meeting where not only disucssion but working agenda, implementation plans were discussed and agreed upon. Infact, one of the delegate was mentioning that this first of the conclave of researchers on the island. I wonder "why this meeting was a success?"

I think one of the basic reason was that organizers collaborated with others. We invited people with diverse backgrounds and opinions together at one hall. We listened to their views, we gave them enough space to share their thoughts. I think people would join in your dream if you collaborate with them, by keeping their interest in mind and respecting their views. Collaborations is the key to success. It is highly impossible to be successful on your own. Even if you claim you alone are responsible for your success - it is not true. There are many people who have contributed to your success directly or indirectly without claiming that they have contributed. Think of parents, teachers, critics, organizations you worked / working, spouse, and kids who have been responsible for what you are today. There is nothing like individual success. It is a collaborative phenomenon. Quicker you realise easier would be your journey of success. Hence be collaborative and complementary in nature. Hence,

SUCCESS = COLLABORATIONS