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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 and teams in situations requiring creativity, improvisation, and complex decision-making. He has written about group dynamics for both popular science and management audiences, and his work has been profiled in prominent media outlets such as BBC, Forbes, NPR, and The Times. Originally from Redmond, Washington, he now lives in North London with his wife and two children.
The Collective Edge

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The Collective Edge

Books for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

In June we celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. Pride Month is a time to both celebrate the accomplishments of those in the LGBTQ+ community and recognize the ongoing struggles faced by many across the world who wish to live

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A Letter for Educators from Colin M. Fisher, Author of The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups

How to Foster Civil Discourse in the Classroom Using the Science of Group Dynamics to Help Your Students Disagree Well By Colin M. Fisher, professor at University College London and author of The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups   Universities were once celebrated as places where ideas could be challenged, debated, and

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