Primes: How Any Group Can Solve Any Problem

Looks at typical patterns of group behavior that occur during processes of change or complex problem solving that can put agendas at risk, and offers advice for using those reliable patterns instead to help solve leadership problems.
Discover fundamental principles of high-stakes change and organizational transformationThe "primes" are universal and unavoidable patterns of group behavior that emerge whenever people attempt to transform systems or collaborate to solve complex problems. Every change agent has felt their effect, but few can recognize, anticipate, and manage them. Unacknowledged, the primes can put any leadership agenda at risk. Once mastered, the primes become a force that drives intended outcomes. The Primes is a field manual for anyone ready to step up to serious challenges, predict and manage inevitable problems, create a brighter future, and produce extraordinary results.An essential guide for 21st century problem solvers and change agents, The Primes unveils 46 universal secrets of how to:Tackle complex problems successfully and deliver extraordinary results on timeForge lasting consensus among competing interests and keep teams focused and productiveRecognize and eliminate the most destructive forces in an organizationEstablish cultures of integrityThe Primes gives leaders the edge they need to succeed. Once the primes are revealed, you'll see them everywhere!