The Collective Edge | Why Most Teams Underperform & How to Build Teams That Are More Than the Sum of Their Parts With a University College London's School of Management Professor, Colin M. Fisher

The Collective Edge | Why Most Teams Underperform & How to Build Teams That Are More Than the Sum of Their Parts With a University College London's School of Management Professor, Colin M. Fisher

THE COLLECTIVE EDGE: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups by professor and organizational expert Colin M. Fisher - READ THE BOOK TODAY: https://a.co/d/79o0arz

Our lives are full of groups—our work teams, families and friends—but most of us still explain the world in terms of individuals. We spend surprisingly little time thinking about what groups really are, how they work, and how to get the most out of them. For leaders, this blind spot can be costly.
Colin M. Fisher is a professor at University College London's School of Management and a leading expert in team dynamics and leadership, with years of experience studying and advising on effective teamwork.
In The Collective Edge, Fisher draws on decades of research to explore how groups shape our thoughts, behaviors, and outcomes, often without us realizing it. The secret is learning how to work with the invisible forces of group dynamics instead of being pushed around by them.
In an interview, Fisher can share:
Why most teams underperform—and what to do instead
How to build teams that are more than the sum of their parts (synergy)
How to harness the motivating power of competition without inviting in conflict
Why conformity pressure can sometimes be a good thing
How to lead without being "the leader"
The myth of the lone genius and why it's so pervasive
In the book, Fisher weaves together the latest scientific research with vivid storytelling, helping explain everything from billionaire yacht-buying habits to what makes a great basketball team to what Star Trek villains can teach us about polarization. His engaging storytelling makes complex scientific concepts accessible, offering readers practical tools to improve their leadership, relationships, decision-making, creativity, and sense of belonging.
Early praise is already in from Dan Pink and Amy Edmondson:
“If you’ve ever wondered why some groups spark brilliance while others remain stuck in mediocrity, this book has your answer...The Collective Edge is essential reading for creators, builders, and leaders.” —Daniel H. Pink, #1 bestselling author of Drive, The Power of Regret and To Sell Is Human