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Add You - The Power of a Group
Martin Luther King, Jr. said, "I have a dream," and what followed was a vision that changed a nation. That famous speech is an excellent example of the power generated by a compelling vision of the future. A vision clarifies purpose, gives direction, and empowers us to perform beyond our resources. Unless you know where you are going you
A crowd will always generate the best result - even if they are disparate and not connected in any way!
So, how can you go about getting the best from a group of your people, to enhance what you do?
The findings that Robert Surowiecki brought up are no different
This article describes various points to consider when designing letterheads and stationery as part of a complete business identity package.It is important when you design your letterhead that you make sure that the design does not interfere with the letterhead’s purpose. For instance, if a dark design falls in the middle of the letterhead i
It's tough because someone has to do it.
In fact it's a struggle and because you are building something worthwhile, someone once told you that you don't get anywhere without hard work.
Period; full stop; whatever.
In fact there is a lot of research now that shows you are wrong. Not just a bit wrong. Horribly wrong. In 'The Wisdom of Crowds' by Robert Surowiecki, he quotes a number of sources of information. Like, if you compare the performance of a team of experts with a team of half experts and half not experts, which gives the best results?
It's the second one.
If you have a bunch of people working on a problem will they find a better solution than just one person. They will. In fact as long as they have the following attributes:-
Diversity of Opinion - each has their own private information
Independence - from other decision makers
Decentralisation - can take into account local (and hence diverse from the big picture)
Aggregation - the capacity to bring together all this variety of opinion
A crowd will always generate the best result - even if they are disparate and not connected in any way!
So, how can you go about getting the best from a group of your people, to enhance what you do?
The findings that Robert Surowiecki brought up are no different
I slipped on my comfortable navy blue Crocks and walked extremely fast to our neighbor's home to pick up my son. Even though it was a bit after 5:30PM, darkness had completely fallen across the area. I brought a special treat for my son, a piece of candied ginger. His face lit up like a beacon when he saw this spicy treasure. When I asked Ian what
Period; full stop; whatever.
In fact there is a lot of research now that shows you are wrong. Not just a bit wrong. Horribly wrong. In 'The Wisdom of Crowds' by Robert Surowiecki, he quotes a number of sources of information. Like, if you compare the performance of a team of experts with a team of half experts and half not experts, which gives the best results?
It's the second one.
If you have a bunch of people working on a problem will they find a better solution than just one person. They will. In fact as long as they have the following attributes:-
Diversity of Opinion - each has their own private information
Independence - from other decision makers
Decentralisation - can take into account local (and hence diverse from the big picture)
Aggregation - the capacity to bring together all this variety of opinion
A crowd will always generate the best result - even if they are disparate and not connected in any way!
So, how can you go about getting the best from a group of your people, to enhance what you do?
The findings that Robert Surowiecki brought up are no different
If your company participates in trade shows or conventions, its ultimate goal is to generate business. The right promotional products can be a big help in doing just that.The perfect promotional product is one that represents your company and its business well, and is used - often - by the recipient. Practical, attractive giveaways can inclu
It's the second one.
If you have a bunch of people working on a problem will they find a better solution than just one person. They will. In fact as long as they have the following attributes:-
Diversity of Opinion - each has their own private information
Independence - from other decision makers
Decentralisation - can take into account local (and hence diverse from the big picture)
Aggregation - the capacity to bring together all this variety of opinion
A crowd will always generate the best result - even if they are disparate and not connected in any way!
So, how can you go about getting the best from a group of your people, to enhance what you do?
The findings that Robert Surowiecki brought up are no different
In the depths of the Second World War the allies were taking punishing bomber losses in the European Theater. It was not just the loss of aircraft but of trained crews that created grave concern. The allies could not replace crews at this staggering rate.A research project was started to discover ways to avoid these losses. The boffins (s
Diversity of Opinion - each has their own private information
Independence - from other decision makers
Decentralisation - can take into account local (and hence diverse from the big picture)
Aggregation - the capacity to bring together all this variety of opinion
A crowd will always generate the best result - even if they are disparate and not connected in any way!
So, how can you go about getting the best from a group of your people, to enhance what you do?
The findings that Robert Surowiecki brought up are no different
You and your coach are a partnership focused on you and your success. Coaching isn't a magic wand; it is a lot of hard work. You need to be committed to the process. Change, especially the kind evoked through coaching does not take place overnight. You will make subtle and powerful shifts if you are willing and able to commit to your success. Coach
A crowd will always generate the best result - even if they are disparate and not connected in any way!
So, how can you go about getting the best from a group of your people, to enhance what you do?
The findings that Robert Surowiecki brought up are no different in your business and organisation than the many examples he shares. Such as elections, marketing, gambling etc.
There are dozens in the book. Yet, how many organisations truly involve their people in making vital decisions about how the business can do better?
So, as a starter for 10, try asking them.
Next time you face a problem or challenge in your business, gather a group of people - as random a group as possible and give them these three tools and let them get on with it.
Ensure that they are different, empowered and encouraged to contribute. From the evidence from Surowiecki's book, your people are almost definitely going to produce a better result than you alone ever could. Then you have to go with that flow.
Remember they must generate a solution that works, that doesn't generate new problems and is cost-effective. If you give them their head, it is almost a given that they will do just that.
The challenge for you is not whether they will do well; more that you are willing to let up your own control and give them the opportunity to test their solution.
And that's a big ask for you - not them.
The book is a worthy read too!
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