Digital HR Leaders with David Green The Science Behind High-Performing Teams
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Nov 25, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Colin M. Fisher, a PhD Programme Director at UCL School of Management and author of The Collective Edge, explores the intricacies of team performance. He reveals that the foundation for team success often begins before Day One, emphasizing the critical role of structure and norms. Colin explains the 60-30-10 rule for high-performing teams and the importance of psychological safety. He also discusses how AI can enhance team dynamics and offers actionable steps for leaders to create more effective, resilient teams.
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From Jazz Trumpet To Team Science
- Colin M. Fisher transitioned from a professional jazz trumpet player to organizational behavior research after studying improvisation.
- His curiosity about why some groups 'click' motivated decades of team research and the book The Collective Edge.
Teams Are Built By Structure
- Group structure (composition, size, goals, task, norms) forms the 'bones' that shape team dynamics before meetings start.
- These structural elements predict far more of team performance than in-meeting behaviors.
Use The 60-30-10 Rule
- Apply the 60-30-10 rule: spend most effort on team composition and launch, not firefighting later.
- Design teams and run Day One deliberately to set norms and psychological safety from the start.
