Today, data is the great differentiator. Companies that collect and make effective use of data tend to have a competitive edge over those that do not. It only makes sense then that further refined data—information and knowledge—unlock additional value for organisations.

The exact interprofessional collaboration (IC) definition depends on whom you ask. But with the help of several healthcare professionals who contributed to this article, we put together this statement on IC:

The world is littered with astonishing finds. From extinct animals to ships and cities that have been lost until technology has developed to the stage of being able to find them. All have increased our knowledge and enabled us to discover new facts, new ways of doing things or just exciting ideas we would not otherwise have thought of. The knowledge inside your organisations can be like this too.

Successful companies are often in the business of innovation. They may not jump at every shiny new toy that crosses their radar (although some certainly do!), but successful business leaders are always on the lookout for a new tool that will improve productivity and streamline workflow.

Have you ever had the experience of not being able to get the information you need because it was locked up in a filing cabinet in another office? Or the knowledge disappeared with Fred, when he left the company? Or it’s on a system in another country, where the office is now closed? If so, you will already know the value of having the right information available at the right time.

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