Generative Collaboration

Working together with others in groups and teams is an increasingly common and important part of modern business and contemporary life. High performing teams demonstrate the characteristic of collective intelligence. Collective intelligence relates to the ability of people in a team, group or organization to think and act in an aligned and coordinated fashionThe fruit of effective collective intelligence is what is known as generative collaboration. Generative collaboration involves people working together to create or generate something new, surprising and beyond the capacities of any of the group members individually. Through generative collaboration, individuals are able to utilize their abilities to the fullest and discover and apply resources that they did not yet realize that they had. They draw new ideas and resources out of each other. Thus, the performance or output of the group as a whole is much greater than it would be if the individuals were working by themselves.This book is for people who want to increase their capacity for working effectively together with others and to experience the excitement, satisfaction and power of generative collaboration.

Introduction - Overview of Success Factor ModelingKey Levels of Success FactorsEgo and SoulThe Dynamic Between Passion, Vision, Mission, Ambition and RoleThe COACH State - Integrating Ego and Soul into a "Holon"Next Generation EntrepreneurshipThe SFM Circle of SuccessTMMaking an Elevator PitchThe SFM Mindset MapThe Influence of the "Field of Innovation" on the Circle of SuccessChapter 1-Making the Pie Bigger: Bringing Collective Intelligence into Your Circle of SuccessCollective Versus Collected IntelligenceCreating Collective IntelligenceHolons and hologramsTask Significance and PerformanceBenefits and Applications of Collective IntelligenceThe SFM Collective Intelligence ModelMastermind Groups - An Example of Applied Collective IntelligenceCollaboration CatalystsSFM Collaboration Catalysts:Creating a "COACH Container"Multi-Level IntroductionsSetting IntentionFostering a "Field" of Co-SponsorshipExploring and Sharing Best Practices through Success Factor ModelingChapter 2-Collective Intelligence and Generative CollaborationCollaboration is Essential for a Successful VentureHow Can Twenty People Outperform One Thousand?Success Factor Case Example: CrossKnowledgeDynamics of Generative ChangeSFM Collaboration Catalysts:Developing a Generative Performance StatePromoting Synergy Through IntervisionApplying Intervision to Problem SolvingThe Importance of "Second Position" for Generative CollaborationSFM Collaboration Catalyst: Collaborator Attribute AnalysisChapter 3-Generative Collaboration and "Disruptive Innovation"Dynamics of Disruptive InnovationOpen InnovationWeak Signal Detection: "Frogs Versus Bats"Success Factor Case Example: Stefan Crisan - EDHEC Master in ManagementThe Power of Integrating Multiple Perceptual PositionsSFM Collaboration Catalysts:Creating Win-Win Collaborations Through Third PositionSFM Collaborator AuditMoving to Fourth Position - Forming a Relational FieldIdentifying Resonance for Task SignificanceCollective Creativity CatalystsChapter 4-Making Something from Nothing: Forming a Generative Venture CommunityThe Story of "Stone Soup"Characteristics of a Generative Venture Community (GVC)Swarm IntelligenceSuccess Factor Case Example: Randy Williams-The Keiretsu ForumCharacteristics of a "Winning" CultureSFM Collaboration Catalyst: Group Affirmation ExerciseHow to go from being "nobody" to becoming "somebody"The SFM Collaboration SpiralSFM Collaboration Catalyst: Modeling Successful CollaborationSFM Collaboration Catalyst: Preparing for a Generative RelationshipSuccess Factor Case Example: John Dilts - Founder, Maverick AngelsSFM Collaboration Catalyst: Dream Guardians ExerciseChapter 5-Dynamic TeamingLessons in Dynamic Teaming from GeeseFlocking and the Power of ProcessLessons in Dynamic Teaming from the Battle of MidwayDynamic Team DevelopmentSuccess Factor Case Example: Comau Pico Custom Products TeamSFM Collaboration Catalysts:Basic Meeting FormatResource MiningAligning Roles Within a Common VisionModeling Dynamic Teaming Success FactorsMaking a Dynamic Teaming ScorecardChapter 6-Activating the Wisdom of CrowdsDeveloping WisdomThe Wisdom of CrowdsConditions Needed to Produce Wise CrowdsGoogle's Quest for the Perfect TeamSix Steps for Activating the "Wisdom of Crowds"SFM Collaboration Catalyst: Shifting from CRASH to COACH StateSFM Collaboration Catalyst: Tetra Lemma Group ProcessSuccess Factor Case Example: Drew Dilts - Benin Moringa Farm and Bee Keeping ProjectConclusionReview of Key ThemesA Concluding Example of the Power of Collective IntelligenceClosing Reflections