In today's diversified companies, or those resulting from the boom in mergers, acquisitions, and alliances, synergy is touted as a great strategic advantage. But more often than not, it turns out to be a mirage, as managers haggle over turf and senior management lacks the skills or commitment to recognize, support, and sustain collaboration. In The Collaborative Enterprise, Andrew Campbell and Michael Goold offer an incisive and highly practical approach to overcoming barriers to synergy, evaluating opportunities within and outside the company, establishing appropriate roles for corporate headquarters and business units and fostering a commitment to collaboration at all levels of the organization.