Jose Gonzalez of the Brownsville Public Library will facilitate our next discussion. For that discussion we will read
Group Genius: The Creative Power of Collaboration by Keith Sawyer
Basic Books (2008)
ISBN: 978-0465071937
This discussion is scheduled for January 18-29, 2010. Read the book over the holidays and join our discussion.
I just picked up a copy and will start to read it. -- Kate
ReplyDeleteThe discussion scheduled for Jan 18-29, will this take place online on here?
ReplyDeleteYes. The discussion will take place on this blog. It will begin with a post by our facilitator.
ReplyDeleteI apologize for not posting my discussion. It has been a very busy week at the library. I will post a discussion as soon as possible.
ReplyDeleteGroup Genius demonstrates the power of group collaboration. The author focuses on group flow meaning when groups are collaborating everyone participating in the group can feel their opinion or suggestions being recognized and hopefully implemented into the workplace. Does your workplace provide flow?
ReplyDeleteBased on my length of time working at the library, I can honestly say I have seen the power of group collaboration really begin to take off on the right track at our workplace. From my observations, it takes everyone in a group to execute this "group flow". Keywords for this to happen: Inclusion, Suggestion, Recognition, a Goal, and Action. These are the very things that are shaping our workplace positively not only for staff, but for our members of the library.
ReplyDeleteCreating and sustaining an environment that encourages group flow is can be a challenge for managers because it requires giving up some control over the process and the result--you can't write the script in advance, but it is well worth exploring.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, throughout the book, Sawyer argues that creative ideas are usually not the product of a lone genius working independently, but are more likely the product of social interactions. The most creative ideas, discoveries, and inventions are often the result of a social network of two or more people with the final contributor often not fully conscious of what influences from others led to the great idea or discovery. Sawyer's theory supports the practice of developing and nurturing professional forums for the exchange of ideas and best practices.
when is the next book discussion??
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