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Why Uncertainty Matters: Margaret Heffernan

Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz

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Collaboration Over Competition

This chapter examines the significant impact of collaboration within organizations, contrasting it with the harmful effects of competition. It uses the 'super chicken' experiment to demonstrate how individualism can undermine group performance, and emphasizes the need for trust, shared goals, and cultural shifts, particularly in companies like Microsoft. The discussion also addresses the challenges of predicting future outcomes based on historical patterns, urging organizations to focus on teamwork to foster innovation and success.

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