The Collective Edge : How to Build and Lead Successful Groups

A deep-dive into the surprising science of group dynamics that will forever change how you live and work

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 goalsHarness the motivating elements of competition Manage conflict while encouraging productive disagreement Create the conditions for cooperation, creativity and synergyBuild a culture of shared leadership and learningThe 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.