How often do you discuss work with your colleagues to think up new systems and styles of working?

"I have a policy with my team that if they have an innovative and helpful idea, they can bring it to me at any time. If I think my team member's idea or system could work, we create a plan to present to our head office. This policy has generated some compelling ideas in our office over the past three years, including a work-share program and some health and safety initiatives."

"I think it is important to discuss work with colleagues collaboratively to encourage all types of ideas to come forth. When people put their heads together, they often create something better than what one individual could have done alone."