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?

Electronic brainstorming is a collaboration technology, or groupware technology, that supports face-to-face and online meetings. This video shows the major features of electronic brainstorming technology and the way it can be combined with an AI technology like ChatGPT to provide a new way of enhancing the collective intelligence and collective creativity of a team-size group.

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.

John Dewey said it best, “Theory without practice is empty; practice without theory is blind.” Why? Because theory informs practice, and practice informs theory. That’s why my posts include some of both.

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