More and more we are called upon to collaborate, but the factors that determine our success can be elusive. Collaboration requires focus, intention, time and deep engagement, elements that are increasingly rare in the 21st century. Collaboration is a choice, one that many tend to avoid. This book explore age-old problems of critical thinking, taking on constraints to the flow of insight, and challenging us to reconsider what is possible when we seek to solve problems in teams.
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Chris Jones is an author and technology consultant, with over 25 years seeking creative ways to enhance the productivity and performance of teams. With depth in both leadership and management roles, he seeks to bridge the gap between concept and action. He is currently based in Charlotte, NC, and speaks frequently at conferences. He has been cited in CIO Magazine and Multisourcing, a book by Gartner. Active in the social space as @sourcepov, Chris is vocal on the challenges facing adoption of social platforms and business change. He attended the University of Virginia in Charlottesville where he received a B.S. in Computer Science. With both Virginia and North Carolina as home, he travels frequently across the southeast. He is a father of 3. Besides consulting and writing books, his interests include photography, and deeper dives into organizational development and value systems.
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This is a fantastic book! Collaboration is a word used but not often put into action. People are social beings, meant for interaction. When we isolate ourselves, our perceptions can become distorted. Social, according to Dictionary.com, is "living or disposed to live in companionship with others or in a community, rather than in isolation." I appreciate the perspective in The DNA of Collaboration that people are more productive when connected. It makes me think of an unplugged lamp, lacking energy, dark and uninteresting... now, plug in that lamp and you have spark, light, and vision. Same concept applies to a social environment; we are energized through various venues that encourage collaboration, but we must be plugged in. I also believe that connecting across departmental lines reduces the tendency to work in silos. A more organic form of communication flows through various outlets which increases knowledge sharing. I'm excited to see those lamps light up-because, after all, who wants to work in the dark? Chris Jones clearly and eloquently outlines what it takes to have effective collaboration across teams and industries. He breaks through the challenges encouraging an environment of teamwork and provides a wide variety of scenarios with practical applications. His vision for learning organizations through creativity, communication, culture, and trust will change the way corporatations work. He touches on the strengths people bring to the table and how to utilize talent in a productive and effective way. This book will change antiquated perspectives about dividing lines in organizations. I highly recommend The DNA of Collaboration.
