{"product_id":"midnight-lunch-isbn-9781118407868","title":"Midnight Lunch","description":"\u003cb\u003eHow Thomas Edison's system for collaboration can benefit any team\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThomas Edison created multi-billion dollar industries that still exist today. What many people don't realize is that his innovations were generated through focused approaches to teamwork and collaboration. Authored by the great grandniece of Thomas Edison, \u003ci\u003eMidnight Lunch\u003c\/i\u003e provides an intriguing look at how to use Edison's collaboration methods to strengthen live and virtual teams today. Edison's four phases of collaboration success offer a simple yet powerful way to see how different combinations of live and digital resources can multiply results and deliver outstanding ROI now.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows how to draw together individuals from diverse disciplines, ensuring multiple perspectives and rapid problem-solving\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains how to mix specialists and generalists on the same team, preventing groupthink and discouraging a culture of \"superstars\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReveals the steps needed to reskill team members for collaboration in the digital era\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam members from any field can take \u003ci\u003eMidnight Lunch\u003c\/i\u003e to their project meetings, engage instantly, identify action steps based on the book, and generate high-impact results.\u003c\/p\u003e  Foreword Matthew Greeley xi  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 What Is True Collaboration? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs It True Collaboration, or Is It a Team? 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam A versus Team B 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThomas Edison Mastered Collaboration as a Force for Success 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracing Edison’s Collaboration Beliefs and Practices 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEdison’s Four Phases of True Collaboration 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrue Collaboration Fosters a Growth Mindset: Balancing Learning and Performance 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrue Collaboration Is a Superskill That Builds a New Type of Knowledge Asset 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Why Is True Collaboration So Crucial Now? 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShift #1: The Rise in Complexity Due to Massive Generation of Data and Real-Time Data Synthesis 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShift #2: The Rise of the Metalogue as a Tool for Creating Purpose and Connection 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShift #3: The Need for Reskilling Workers in the Innovation Age 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Phase 1: Capacity—Creating the Foundations for Collaboration to Thrive 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart i, Phase 1—Capacity 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart ii, Phase 1—Capacity 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrue Collaboration Toolkit: Hands-On Exercises—Phase 1 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Phase 2: Context—How Context Accelerates Collaboration and Innovation 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart i, Phase 2: The Solo Meld 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart ii, Phase 2: Group Meld 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrue Collaboration Toolkit: Hands-On Exercises—Phase 2 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Phase 3: Coherence—Building Coherent Teams 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart i, Phase 3: Coherence 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart ii, Phase 3: Coherence 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrue Collaboration Toolkit: Hands-On Exercises—Phase 3 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Phase 4: Complexity—Forming Smart Layers and Developing Collective Intelligence 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart i, Phase 4: Complex Systems and Smart Layers 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart ii, Phase 4: Footprinting Captures Collective Intelligence 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 True Collaboration: A Look into the Future 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSARAH MILLER CALDICOTT\u003c\/b\u003e is a great-grandniece of Thomas Edison, and a seasoned executive with years of hands-onexperience driving growth in new and existingbusinesses. Coauthor of Innovate Like Edison, a groundbreaking book on Thomas Edison's innovation best practices, Sarah inspires audiences around the world through her keynote speeches and executive programs on how to integrate Edison's Five Competencies of Innovation in organizations today. Sarah also advises leaders on how they can use Edison's time-tested methods to create a culture of innovation, as well as accelerate the development of individual and team capabilities that propel collaboration success.  \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eThomas Edison created multibillion-dollar industries that still exist today. What many people don't realize is that his innovations weregenerated through the power of collaboration. Edison's collaborative approach propelled him to generate a record-breaking 1,093 US patents and 1,293 international patents over 62 consecutive years. Authored by Edison's great-grandniece, \u003ci\u003eMidnight Lunch\u003c\/i\u003e provides an intriguing look at how you can use Edison's collaboration methods to strengthen face-to-face and virtual teams today.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaders need to know how to design teams for maximum innovation impact, \"rewire\" their organizational culture to create growth, and hire collaborative employees that will thrive in an innovation-driven enviroment.\u003ci\u003eMidnight Lunch\u003c\/i\u003e outlines Edison's four phases of collaboration success, and demonstrates how different combinations of live and digital resources can deliver outstanding ROI.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough action steps that yield high-impact results, \u003ci\u003eMidnight Lunch\u003c\/i\u003e shows how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild a team from diverse disciplines, ensuring multiple perspectives, rapid problem-solving, and a foundation for collaboration to thrive\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eMix specialists and generalists on the same team, preventing groupthink and discouraging a culture of \"superstars\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncourage dialogue and experimentation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eCraft physical space that supportstrue collaboration\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocus your team's attention on progress and small wins\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eReskill team members for collaboration success in the digital era\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eFootprint your team's work, generating collective intelligence others can follow\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the coming decade, organizationsmust make true collaboration a priority ifthey want to remain nimble in the face of constantly shifting economic forces. \u003ci\u003eMidnight Lunch\u003c\/i\u003e brings Edison's legacy into the twenty-first century, offering us an imperative to embrace our collaborative spirit and achieve astonishing results.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eMidnight Lunch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Caldicott powerfully updates Edison's collaboration process for use by organizations operating in today's hyper-competitive global economy. If you're looking for a way to accelerate growth through innovation, this book offers deep insights on why collaboration is the 'superskill' that will drive success.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Verne Harnish, CEO, Gazelles; coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Greatest Business Decisions of All Time\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Sarah has added an indispensable contribution to the success formula for business. \u003ci\u003eMidnight Lunch\u003c\/i\u003e magnifies one of Thomas Edison's most treasured traits—collaboration. This incredible piece of work provides insightful, yet practical guidance for all who desire to innovate their way to success.\"\u003cbr\u003e —D. Keith Pigues, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eWinning with Customers: A Playbook for B2B\u003c\/i\u003e ;Dean, North Carolina Central University School of Business\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Innovation is not about individual heroes with a vision, it is about collaboration. Edisonunderstood this well, and Caldicott is a skilled guide to how he really got so much done.Applying Edison's four phases of collaboration will bring new power to your team efforts.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Chris Trimble, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eReverse Innovation\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Other Side of Innovation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Organizations today often fail to engage collaboration as a crucial part of their innovationprocess. Caldicott reminds us that Edison's world-changing success stemmed in largemeasure from his collaborative culture. \u003ci\u003eMidnight Lunch\u003c\/i\u003e updates Edison's approach for the twenty-first century, offering a practical guide for developing nimble collaborations.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Vijay Govindarajan, Earl C. Daum Professor of International Business,Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College; coauthor of \u003ci\u003eReverse Innovation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"As in her earlier work, Sarah digs deep into her kinsman Thomas Edison's actual practices. We hear so much talk about 'innovation.' Well, here was the ultimate innovator, straddling fields and decades in his prodigious output. How did it really happen? Edison saw it as a team game. Sarah tells us how it was played.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Nigel Cameron, President, Center for Policy on Emerging Technologies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eMidnight Lunch\u003c\/i\u003e inspires action to orchestrate and groom multidisciplinary rock bands in an organization, not just individual rock stars, creating extraordinary results.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Manish Tangri, Associate Director, New Business, Intel Corporation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In an evermore complex and rapidly changing digital world, Caldicott effectively demonstrates the importance of collaboration as a crucial 'superskill' necessary for rapid innovation today. Read \u003ci\u003eMidnight Lunch\u003c\/i\u003e. Engage your people. Build collaborative networks. 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