The Collective Edge : How to Build and Lead Successful Groups

A Financial Times Business Book of the Month ‘Eye-opening. Essential reading for creators, builders, and leaders’ DANIEL H. PINK, author of Drive ‘A deep dive into the dynamics of successful teams' ADAM GRANT, author of Think Again ‘A phenomenal, science-backed guide to how groups really work – and how to make yours thrive’ KATY MILKMAN, author of How to Change * Nearly every successful venture has a great group at its core. Individual talent is not enough – to achieve extraordinary results, we need to make our groups better. In THE COLLECTIVE EDGE, Dr Colin Fisher, a foremost expert on team performance, distils decades of research into practical strategies to help groups function at their highest levels. Drawing on case studies from billion-dollar companies, elite sports teams and record-breaking artists, he reveals how to:  Design teams with the right structure and goals Harness the motivating elements of competition  Manage conflict while encouraging productive disagreement  Create the conditions for cooperation, creativity and synergy Build a culture of shared leadership and learning The highest-performing teams are more than the sum of their parts. Whether you’re a leader, a team member, or simply curious about group dynamics, The Collective Edge provides vital wisdom that will help your groups unlock their true potential.