They do not cooperate well ...
Published by Trudi Schifter, CEO and Founder AquaSPE
They do not cooperate well with each other, share knowledge and experiences in a scaleable way, or have a sustainable business model. Many times recreating the wheel. I find in many cases they feel they are competing with each other rather than part of the same team.
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Correct Trudi. Co-operation is a big problem, brought about from lack of knowledge and little understanding of the true pathways to successful business because too many scientists/engineers/chemists hold the reins of power and decision rather than bus98ness trained people whose aim is to get it dome one way or another and if co-operation with others is the way to go then fine, as they understand that a piece of the cake is better than none at all.
Published by E. Hugh Pettman, Employee at Biophysics Research Pte. Ltd.
Dear Trudi Schifter , I am totally agree with your argument and sure that the key is here! As a scientific advisor at Race for Water Foundation, I am frequently confronted with this problem. Just in the issue of plastic pollution, many charitable organisations speeches end like that: "Stop talking, we need to act and work together to solve this issue!", but unfortunately most of organisations are all trying to find financial supports to their respective project or campaing and so instead of working together, we become competitors...
Published by Kim van Arkel, Scientific Advisor