Collective intelligence: becoming more effective together

Training Theme

This training explores the concept of collective intelligence as a performance lever. It demonstrates how a group can be more effective than an individual alone through diversity of perspectives, collective problem-solving and shared innovation. Participants discover the conditions for the success of collective intelligence, while being made aware of the pitfalls of "collective stupidity". Through concrete examples and practical tools, the training helps to set up an effective collective dynamic in the teams.

Training Objectives

In this online course, you will learn how to:

• Tap into collective intelligence in the team to make the best decisions.
• Enhance your team's performance and creativity through collective intelligence.
• Harness the best of "the wisdom of crowds" to solve problems in a group.
• Create an environment that facilitates the expression of collective intelligence, not that of "collective stupidity".
• Orchestrate the talents of the team to innovate in the right direction.

Target Audience 

Anyone wishing to promote a positive model of communication and collaboration.

Training Content 

This module contains 4 parts:

DISCOVER

• Identify your personal challenges and motivations for change.

SHAKING UP

• "The wisdom of the crowds" according to James Surowiecki
  • The 3 conditions for success: independence of mind, decentralization of sources, diversity of opinions
• "Collective stupidity" and its pitfalls
  • Conformism and group pressure
  • Lack of diversity
  • Silent majority effect
  • Lack of individual responsibility

LEARN

• Expert video: Collective intelligence: a performance lever, 5'09
  • The 4 reasons why collective intelligence serves performance: smarter together, more creative, better problem solving, greater engagement
• Quiz and TRUE/FALSE on the potential effects of the group

ANCHOR

• Collective Intelligence and Performance
  • Diversity of perspectives
  • Problem solving
  • Decision-making
  • Innovation
• Good practices
  • Example of the hospital during Covid
  • Example of firefighters
• Use concrete examples to define your own commitment to change.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Downloadable documents
  • Coaching memo sheet (PDF)
• Bonus: TED or Youtube video(s)