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.
- Next, values. When the team has strong core values, it fosters a feeling of trust and communication allowing better collaboration between creative teams.
- Every frame tells a story of collaboration and teamwork.
- Lastly, freelancers. Although freelancers offer new perspectives and specialised skills, it can be difficult to integrate them smoothly with your core production team.
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.