There can be significant value and strategic advantage created in collaborating with unlikely partners if there are clear objectives, trust and an open mind.
Do you categorize information so that you can find it later? If it is in the computer, is it searchable by key word? Try using easy systems a 4th grader would understand.
It is easy for us to become comfortable with people like us and not seek out diverse, sometimes scary opinions from others. Although I see great value in the global nature of my group, it isn't because I focus on having a global practice.
CSI has never had a layoff although they have used their employees not just to fill temporary roles but also to perform all services during tough years. This dedication shines through.