{"product_id":"the-collective-edge-unlocking-the-secret-power-of-groups-hardcover","title":"The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eColin M. Fisher\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An eye-opening guide to making teams more than the sum of their individual parts. Essential reading for creators, builders, and leaders.\" --Daniel H. Pink, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDrive\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Regret\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe definitive guide to the surprising science of group dynamics, and the ultimate resource for building high-performing teams, communities, and organizations \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhy are groups so hard? From boring work meetings to dysfunctional families to warring nations, group dynamics shape every aspect of our lives. 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 understand the world from a collective perspective. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn\u003ci\u003e The Collective Edge\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 from billion-dollar companies, boutique design firms, great basketball teams, and \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e villains, Fisher reveals how to compete without dysfunctional conflict within groups, why conformity pressure can sometimes be positive, and why effective group leadership often comes down to structure and organization instead of motivational speeches. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe secret to getting the most from your groups is knowing how to work \u003ci\u003ewith\u003c\/i\u003e the invisible forces of group dynamics instead of being mindlessly pushed around by them. Whether you're a leader, team member, or simply interested in better understanding how groups work, \u003ci\u003eThe Collective Edge \u003c\/i\u003eprovides essential wisdom that will help your groups unlock their true potential.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince his days as a professional jazz trumpet player, \u003cb\u003eDr. Colin M. Fisher\u003c\/b\u003e has been fascinated by group dynamics. As Associate Professor of Organizations and Innovation at University College London's School of Management, Colin's research has uncovered the hidden processes of helping groups and teams in situations requiring creativity, improvisation, and complex decision-making. He has written about group dynamics for both popular science and management audiences, and his work has been profiled in prominent media outlets such as \u003ci\u003eBBC, Forbes, NPR, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e. Originally from Redmond, Washington, he now lives in North London with his wife and two children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.23 x 9.28 x 6.33 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 02, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51964671525165,"sku":"9780593715345","price":30.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/the-collective-edge-unlocking-the-secret-power-of-groups-hardcover-4342177.webp?v=1775477288","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-collective-edge-unlocking-the-secret-power-of-groups-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}