The combination of a collectively intelligent group, artificial intelligence technology, and strong processes and behaviors gives rise to a cyborg-like entity capable of super intelligence.

Collaboration is a growing trend, especially in the nonprofit sector. When asked why they are collaborating, managers typically cite the “synergy” that will be achieved by the combination. But what, exactly, does synergy mean? And how do you determine the way in which the synergy will be achieved?

Watch this video to learn how nonprofit, government, and commercial organizations can use Processes (group & task processes), Platforms (collaboration technologies), and People (a meeting facilitator and cognitively diverse group) to improve the way their teams collaborate.

Thinking together is the ultimate core competency. Two things your team can do to do a better job of thinking together are to employ conversation mapping tools and to master the practice of inquiry.

Collaborative thinking requires a space—be it a napkin, flipchart, whiteboard, or some other medium—where the collaborators are able to share their thoughts.