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The Collective Edge

Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups

Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups

Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups

By Colin M. Fisher

By Colin M. Fisher

By Colin M. Fisher

By Colin M. Fisher

By Colin M. Fisher
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    About The Collective Edge

    A fascinating journey into the surprising science of group dynamics that will change how you live and work

    Your life is full of groups. Your work teams. Your families and friends. Your race, religion, and nationality. But most people explain the world in terms of individuals. We spend surprisingly little time thinking about what groups really are, how they work, and how to get the best out of them. 

    The Collective Edge will change the way you think about the world around you and your place in it. Our tendency toward cooperation is the foundation of human accomplishment. Nearly every scientific discovery, world-changing business, desert island musical album, and legendary sports team has a great group at its core. Groups, and group dynamics, are at the heart of the human story. 

    Yet living and working in groups is both a blessing and a curse. Too often, groups are in the news for all the wrong reasons: conformity, polarization, prejudice, conflict, and general mass stupidity. The secret is understanding how to work with the invisible forces of group dynamics instead of being mindlessly pushed around by them. Once you start thinking at the group level, you’ll understand:

    • How to build teams that can be more than the sum of their parts (synergy)
    • How to harness the motivating power of competition without inviting in conflict
    • Why conformity pressure can sometimes be positive 
    • Why effective group leadership is different than you think

    Colin Fisher is one of the foremost experts in the world on group dynamics, and he skillfully weaves together the latest scientific research with vivid storytelling. He helps explain everything from billionaire yacht-collecting habits to Star Trek villains to the 2008 US Olympic Men’s Basketball Team. In doing so, he shows you how you can use the surprising truth about group dynamics to help you succeed at work and in life.

    About The Collective Edge

    A fascinating journey into the surprising science of group dynamics that will change how you live and work

    Your life is full of groups. Your work teams. Your families and friends. Your race, religion, and nationality. But most people explain the world in terms of individuals. We spend surprisingly little time thinking about what groups really are, how they work, and how to get the best out of them. 

    The Collective Edge will change the way you think about the world around you and your place in it. Our tendency toward cooperation is the foundation of human accomplishment. Nearly every scientific discovery, world-changing business, desert island musical album, and legendary sports team has a great group at its core. Groups, and group dynamics, are at the heart of the human story. 

    Yet living and working in groups is both a blessing and a curse. Too often, groups are in the news for all the wrong reasons: conformity, polarization, prejudice, conflict, and general mass stupidity. The secret is understanding how to work with the invisible forces of group dynamics instead of being mindlessly pushed around by them. Once you start thinking at the group level, you’ll understand:

    • How to build teams that can be more than the sum of their parts (synergy)
    • How to harness the motivating power of competition without inviting in conflict
    • Why conformity pressure can sometimes be positive 
    • Why effective group leadership is different than you think

    Colin Fisher is one of the foremost experts in the world on group dynamics, and he skillfully weaves together the latest scientific research with vivid storytelling. He helps explain everything from billionaire yacht-collecting habits to Star Trek villains to the 2008 US Olympic Men’s Basketball Team. In doing so, he shows you how you can use the surprising truth about group dynamics to help you succeed at work and in life.

    About The Collective Edge

    A fascinating journey into the surprising science of group dynamics that will change how you live and work

    Your life is full of groups. Your work teams. Your families and friends. Your race, religion, and nationality. But most people explain the world in terms of individuals. We spend surprisingly little time thinking about what groups really are, how they work, and how to get the best out of them. 

    The Collective Edge will change the way you think about the world around you and your place in it. Our tendency toward cooperation is the foundation of human accomplishment. Nearly every scientific discovery, world-changing business, desert island musical album, and legendary sports team has a great group at its core. Groups, and group dynamics, are at the heart of the human story. 

    Yet living and working in groups is both a blessing and a curse. Too often, groups are in the news for all the wrong reasons: conformity, polarization, prejudice, conflict, and general mass stupidity. The secret is understanding how to work with the invisible forces of group dynamics instead of being mindlessly pushed around by them. Once you start thinking at the group level, you’ll understand:

    • How to build teams that can be more than the sum of their parts (synergy)
    • How to harness the motivating power of competition without inviting in conflict
    • Why conformity pressure can sometimes be positive 
    • Why effective group leadership is different than you think

    Colin Fisher is one of the foremost experts in the world on group dynamics, and he skillfully weaves together the latest scientific research with vivid storytelling. He helps explain everything from billionaire yacht-collecting habits to Star Trek villains to the 2008 US Olympic Men’s Basketball Team. In doing so, he shows you how you can use the surprising truth about group dynamics to help you succeed at work and in life.

    About Colin M. Fisher

    Since his days as a professional jazz trumpet player, Dr. Colin M. Fisher 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

    … More about Colin M. Fisher

    About Colin M. Fisher

    Since his days as a professional jazz trumpet player, Dr. Colin M. Fisher 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

    … More about Colin M. Fisher

    About Colin M. Fisher

    Since his days as a professional jazz trumpet player, Dr. Colin M. Fisher 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

    … More about Colin M. Fisher

    Product Details

    Category: Psychology | Business | Self-Improvement & Inspiration

    Hardcover | $32.00
    Published by Avery
    Sep 02, 2025 | 336 Pages | 6 x 9 | ISBN 9780593715345

    Category: Psychology | Business | Self-Improvement & Inspiration

    Ebook | $16.99
    Published by Avery
    Sep 02, 2025 | 336 Pages | ISBN 9780593716762

    Category: Psychology | Business | Self-Improvement & Inspiration | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $26.00
    Published by Penguin Audio
    Sep 02, 2025 | 780 Minutes | ISBN 9798217076994

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    Praise

    “If you’ve ever wondered why some groups spark brilliance while others remain stuck in mediocrity, this book has your answer. Fisher has distilled decades of research into a practical, eye-opening guide to making teams more than the sum of their individual parts. The Collective Edge is essential reading for creators, builders, and leaders.”
    —Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Drive, The Power of Regret, and To Sell Is Human

    “A winner…. Every important finding from a century of research on groups can be found in its thoroughly enjoyable pages…. The Collective Edge is a must-read for anyone who wants to unravel the mysteries of human groups.”
    —Amy C. Edmondson, Professor of Leadership, Harvard Business School, and author of The Fearless Organization and Right Kind of Wrong

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