Building rapport, goodwill, and respect among all team members is essential for the best collaborative sessions. How do you do that? “Transparency, openness, and a willingness to share information,” stated an associate in a Boston design firm, “will enable the change of focus from individual to project.” Moreover, spending a significant amount of time together — even before the formal start of a project — will enable the entire team (including consultants) to gel and more fully understand the key issues and workflow.  In addition to establishing rapport and respect, some of the soft skills that can be sharpened to make