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Collaborative Intelligence

Thinking with People Who Think Differently

Dawna Markova, Ph.D. and Angie McArthur

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💡Did you know that your brain has a unique 'thinking fingerprint' that determines how you process information and communicate with others?
💡Have you ever wondered why even the smartest teams can struggle to collaborate, and what hidden barriers are preventing your group from reaching its full potential?
💡What if you could transform every boring meeting or frustrating disagreement into a breakthrough by simply adjusting how you share your ideas?

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Key Takeaways from Collaborative Intelligence

✓Discover why succeeding in today's economy requires balancing a competitive 'market-share' mentality with a collaborative 'mind-share' approach to generate and execute valuable ideas.
✓Understand the three essential forms of attention—focused, sorting, and open—and learn why society's obsession with constant focus actually limits your overall productivity and insight.
✓Learn how your brain's unique combination of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic perceptual channels creates one of six distinct mind patterns that dictate how you process information.
✓Find out how recognizing your personal mind pattern can help you choose the right mental tools, such as moving around or pausing for silence, to overcome roadblocks and make better decisions.
✓Master the art of effective workplace communication by identifying the mind patterns of your colleagues and adjusting your collaborative strategies to match their preferred working styles.

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Collaborative Intelligence

The Collaborative Economy+

The Three Kinds of Attention+

Perceptual Channels & Mind Patterns+

Thinking Talents+

Cognitive Styles+

Mindset & Inquiry+

Aligning Teams for Success+

Quiz — Test Your Understanding

Question 1 of 10

What is the fundamental difference between a market-share economy and a mind-share economy?

A. A market-share economy values relationships, while a mind-share economy values transactions.
B. A market-share economy focuses on individual assets and being right, while a mind-share economy bases wealth on ideas and relationships.
C. A market-share economy requires collaborative intelligence, while a mind-share economy requires competitive intelligence.
D. A market-share economy encourages sharing ideas, while a mind-share economy focuses on eradicating competition.

Question 2 of 10

According to the book, what are the three distinct forms of attention?

A. Analytical, Procedural, and Relational
B. Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic
C. Focused, Sorting, and Open
D. Internal, External, and Diffuse

Question 3 of 10

Which type of attention is best suited for weighing different options and categorizing information?

A. Focused attention
B. Open attention
C. Sorting attention
D. Analytical attention

Question 4 of 10

Why is it important to understand your own 'mind pattern' (the combination of perceptual channels and attention types)?

A. It helps you diagnose learning disabilities in your colleagues.
B. It guides your thinking and helps you accomplish tasks without getting stuck.
C. It allows you to permanently shift into a focused attention state.
D. It determines whether you naturally have a higher IQ than others.

Question 5 of 10

Why do our specific 'thinking talents' often end up hidden or obscured?

A. We live in a deficit-oriented culture obsessed with fixing shortcomings rather than maximizing strengths.
B. Most people only possess one or two talents, making them difficult to identify in a fast-paced environment.
C. Companies actively discourage employees from using their natural strengths to maintain a uniform corporate culture.
D. Thinking talents are only relevant in a market-share economy, which is currently fading away.

Question 6 of 10

If a team has many innovative thinkers but struggles to make their ideas a reality, which cognitive style are they likely lacking?

A. Analytical thinking
B. Relational thinking
C. Procedural thinking
D. Kinesthetic thinking

Question 7 of 10

How does the book view the concept of 'uncertainty' in the context of asking questions?

A. It is a sign of fixed intelligence and should be avoided in professional settings.
B. It is like exercising a mental muscle that opens the mind to exploring new possibilities.
C. It is a major obstacle that prevents teams from achieving success-based inquiry.
D. It is a negative byproduct of having too many procedural thinkers on a team.

Question 8 of 10

What is the primary purpose of an 'intentional inquiry'?

A. To remind you of a past success and increase present confidence.
B. To clarify your priorities when you feel lost or overwhelmed.
C. To determine the exact amount of time a project will take.
D. To figure out which team member is responsible for a failure.

Question 9 of 10

According to the authors, how can a leader effectively capture and maintain a group's attention during a meeting?

A. By mandating that all team members maintain focused attention and avoid taking breaks.
B. By identifying individual assets in the room and allowing people to take necessary steps to stay on task.
C. By exclusively using analytical data and facts to prove the leader's main point.
D. By avoiding the discussion of individual differences so everyone feels completely equal.

Question 10 of 10

What actionable advice does the book suggest for improving team collaboration?

A. Create a collaboration handbook detailing each member's mind patterns, cognitive styles, and blind spots.
B. Implement a strict competitive ranking system to motivate employees to share ideas.
C. Ensure all team members adopt the exact same cognitive style for uniformity.
D. Limit all meetings to 15 minutes to maximize focused attention and eliminate open attention.

Collaborative Intelligence — Full Chapter Overview

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21 — In a world where value lies not only in things but also in ideas, collaboration is now the most important skill.
32 — The three forms of attention are all valuable.
43 — To be at your best, understand how your brain works.
54 — Build awareness of your own mind pattern and adapt your communication to collaborate better with others.
65 — Identify, contain, and direct your talents to bring your best to the team.
76 — Understanding cognitive styles, thinking talents, and blind spots improves teamwork and communication.
87 — Asking questions and accepting uncertainty helps you find inspiration and seek help from others.
98 — Different kinds of questions can unlock your thoughts and broaden your perspective.
109 — Focusing your group’s attention on a shared goal will shift its mindset toward collaboration.
1110 — Final summary

Collaborative Intelligence Summary & Overview

Collaborative Intelligence (2015) is a guide to developing your own personal form of intelligence by utilizing your unique ways of thinking. These blinks will teach you how to identify and build on your strengths as well as those of others, while adjusting your communication accordingly.

Who Should Listen to Collaborative Intelligence?

Anyone working in a team
Every manager, leader and executive
Anybody who has ever been frustrated by a boring meeting

About the Author: Dawna Markova, Ph.D. and Angie McArthur

Dawna Markova is a renowned expert in the psychology of human learning and perception, and author of the famous book, Random Acts of Kindness.

Angie McArthur is co-founder of Smart Wired and an expert in communication and learning styles.

Together they are the CEOs of Professional Thinking Partner, a firm that helps companies and customers across the world assess their thinking potential and improve their collaborative capacity.

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