The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups - Softcover

Fisher, Colin M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1398533475 ISBN 13: 9781398533479

Verlag: Simon + Schuster UK, 2026

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The definitive guide to the surprising science of group dynamics, and the ultimate resource for building high-performing teams, communities, and organisations
 
'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
 
Our lives are full of groups, and they're not easy. Families are complex, workplaces are challenging - and yet these dynamics shape us. So how can we avoid the common pitfalls of living and working together and get the most from our groups? The solution isn't to change individuals: it's to think about the collective.
 
In The Collective Edge, Colin Fisher, one of the world's foremost experts on group dynamics, distills decades of research into practical strategies to help groups function at their highest levels. Through case studies that include billion-dollar companies, boutique design firms and great sports teams, Fisher reveals how to compete without dysfunctional conflict, why conformity pressure can sometimes be positive, and why effective group leadership often comes down to structure and organization instead of motivational speeches.

The secret to getting the most from your groups is knowing how to work with the invisible forces of group dynamics instead of being unconsciously pushed around by them. Whether you're a leader, team member, or simply want to explore a different way of thinking, The Collective Edge provides essential wisdom that will forever change the way you live and work.
 

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Colin M. Fisher is an Associate Professor of Organisations and Innovation and PhD Programme Director at University College London's School of Management. A former professional jazz trumpet player with the Grammy-nominated Either/Orchestra, Colin drew inspiration from musical improvisation to understand creativity, teamwork and innovation within groups. Across dozens of academic journal articles, his research has uncovered how groups navigate complex decisions, collaborate effectively and produce creative breakthroughs. As a sought-after keynote speaker for businesses and governments around the world, Colin shares clear insights drawn from his blend of rigorous social science and deep personal experience in improvisational teamwork. 

Colin earned his PhD in Organisational Behaviour from Harvard University. Originally from Redmond, Washington in the US, he now lives in Northeast London with his wife and two children. He can sometimes be found performing at jazz jams throughout London.
 

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Simon + Schuster UK
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1398533475
• ISBN 13: 9781398533479
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 336
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