The hottest Collaboration Substack posts right now

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systems *doing* and complexity *doing*

The Beautiful Mess • 79 implied HN points • 14 Nov 24
💼 Business Systems Thinking Complexity Theory Collaboration Organizational Culture Decision-making
  1. Bringing different people together in a fun way can help create new connections and ideas. It's important for everyone to share their unique perspectives.
  2. Sometimes it's better to wait and see what happens instead of jumping into action right away. This allows space for good ideas to emerge naturally.
  3. You can simplify complex issues to help understand them, but always remember to keep the messy details nearby so you don't lose important context.

Embracing Asynchronous Communication in UX Teams

UX Psychology • 138 implied HN points • 22 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Communication Remote work Collaboration Inclusivity Efficiency
  1. Asynchronous communication can combat Zoom fatigue by reducing the need for excessive meetings and allowing for more focused work time.
  2. Benefits of asynchronous communication include inclusivity, clearer communication, efficiency with meeting reduction, and wider audience engagement.
  3. Challenges of asynchronous communication include adjustment to a new way of working, time and effort for content creation, cultural shifts within organizations, and potential for information overload.

My Metascience 2022 talk on new scalable ‘technoscience’ laboratory designs, and potential upcoming ‘New National Purpose’ reports

James W. Phillips' Newsletter • 196 implied HN points • 01 Aug 23
🔬 Science Research Innovation Funding Collaboration
  1. Proposing new scalable laboratory designs for innovative research
  2. Emphasizing the need for long-term, single-source funding for research labs
  3. Advocating for a non-academic research structure with shared resources and collaborative community
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Rethinking Software • 99 implied HN points • 07 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Software Remote work Management Collaboration Innovation
  1. Different voting strategies can impact both worker democracies and government systems. It’s interesting to see how this science is evolving, especially in companies without managers.
  2. Nature has unique ways of organizing itself which can inspire how we think about teamwork and collaboration. Reading about these ideas can spark new ways of working.
  3. Management often sticks to the status quo with common excuses. It's important to question these justifications to improve work and foster innovation.

Underdog Founders - Paul trades Emmy nods for a bootstrapped studio to save the planet.

ChatGPT4 as a CEO and Underdog Founders • 117 implied HN points • 28 Dec 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Environmental awareness Content creation Collaboration Impact
  1. Paul created Rewriting Extinction to engage people with climate change through comics.
  2. Despite setbacks, Paul's honesty and perseverance attracted big names like Richard Curtis and Cara Delevingne to support the project.
  3. Rewriting Extinction saw success with viral comics, partnerships with Netflix and Google, and changing the conversation around climate change storytelling.

Reminiscing On A Musical Odyssey

Weekly Wisdom • 179 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🎶 Music Education Collaboration Skills Development
  1. Musical education should focus on rhythm, deep listening, improvisation, and playing with others rather than just reading music and solo performance.
  2. Traditional music education may overlook essential skills like rhythm and listening, hindering overall musicianship development.
  3. Learning music is like learning a language - start with listening and speaking before moving on to reading and writing. Encourage exploration and collaboration to nurture talent.

Console #172 - Interview with Dima of Novu - open-source notification infrastructure

Console • 354 implied HN points • 27 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Open Source Software Development Project management Collaboration
  1. Novu is an open-source notification infrastructure created by Dima and his co-founder to simplify communication for businesses.
  2. Novu empowers users to switch between email or SMS delivery providers seamlessly with its core principles of Triggers, Workflows, and Providers.
  3. Novu has a diverse team from around the world, emphasizes self-hosting, and offers a managed cloud version and enterprise licenses for revenue.

The Art of Keiretsu

Equal Ventures • 79 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
💼 Business Investment Collaboration Partnerships
  1. Industry transformation requires collaboration: Changing an industry's value chain involves a collective effort of like-minded visionaries and companies working together.
  2. Leveraging partnerships is key: Founders should focus on building strong partnerships within the value chain to dominate their category and create 'lines' of influence.
  3. Creating a village in the industry: Coalescing companies in a value chain can lead to achieving remarkable things collectively and surpassing individual efforts.

Restoring Japan’s Leadership In Innovation, Part II

Japan Economy Watch • 239 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
💼 Business Innovation Entrepreneurship Collaboration International Procurement
  1. International collaboration is crucial for innovation as it exposes firms to fresh ideas and different perspectives, contributing to better performance.
  2. Japanese scientists and companies exhibit low rates of international collaboration, hindering the quality and impact of their work.
  3. Japanese firms need to shift towards true open innovation by engaging in two-way collaboration for product and process development, requiring a shift in organizational processes and mindset.

TV Writer

Opaque Hourglass • 159 implied HN points • 06 Aug 23
⚔ Fiction AI Collaboration
  1. A professional TV writer collaborates with an AI to write scripts and pitch to producers in a bid to advance in the industry.
  2. The fear of AI replacing human TV writers drives the decision-making process for the writer.
  3. The writer's motivation for collaboration is more about self-advancement than ethical concerns.

Well-framed problems

The Uncertainty Mindset (soon to become tbd) • 139 implied HN points • 01 Nov 23
🚌 Education Critical Thinking Innovation Collaboration Strategy
  1. Framing problems well is important to find good solutions. It helps to balance being open to many ideas while also being clear about what is acceptable.
  2. Good problem framing encourages innovative thinking. A broad question can lead to more varied solutions than a narrow one.
  3. Making tradeoffs clear in problem framing helps focus the search for solutions. It saves time by pointing us toward the best options while avoiding distractions.

⬜ Luxury in the Pokémon era

One Thing • 118 implied HN points • 22 Nov 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Luxury Collaboration Jewelry Design Nostalgia
  1. Rimowa is expanding their luxury brand image with new products like backpacks and handbags, maintaining a cosmopolitan aesthetic.
  2. Tiffany's collaboration with The Pokémon Company is criticized for a lack of childlike fun and adding unnecessary luxury to the brand's cultural existence.
  3. Different luxury brands require unique strategies for success in the market, as seen with Rimowa and Tiffany's distinct approaches.

The hot-air balloon conference

The Uncertainty Mindset (soon to become tbd) • 99 implied HN points • 13 Dec 23
🚌 Education Conferences Collaboration
  1. Conventional conferences are like trains with fixed schedules. They do not allow for flexible thinking or new ideas to emerge.
  2. A hot-air balloon conference can explore new ideas and adapt in real-time. It creates space for creative thinking and unexpected discoveries.
  3. To be successful, these conferences need good planning, openness to change, and must encourage participants to collaborate and share diverse perspectives.

Len vs Glenn

The Ruffian • 270 implied HN points • 09 Sep 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Collaboration Performance Creativity
  1. Leonard Bernstein and Glenn Gould were unique artists who embraced new ideas and media.
  2. Bernstein and Gould had a productive disagreement over the interpretation of Brahms' first Piano Concerto.
  3. Bernstein's handling of the crisis with Gould shows the value of open discussions and learning from disagreements.

​​Global Space and Technology Convention: highlights by Space Ambition

Space Ambition • 219 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Space Tech Innovation Collaboration Research Education
  1. The conference highlighted the growing trend of international collaboration in space, with countries teaming up to share knowledge and resources. This is a positive change, as seen in recent agreements between countries like Israel and the UAE.
  2. New research on human reproduction in space was announced, focusing on how traits like low gravity can impact pregnancy. This could be crucial for future space missions and understanding human health in space.
  3. Educational programs are being introduced to inspire the next generation of space engineers, like the STEM 2.0 program and space internships. These initiatives aim to spark interest in careers related to space technology.

Whispers in the Astral Plane

The Lifeboat • 103 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
⚔ Fiction Short Story Collaboration Dreams Mystery Imagination
  1. The post is about a collaborative story where one author rewrites another's work in their unique style, showcasing creative freedom while keeping the essence of the original story.
  2. The story revolves around Véronique feeling like she's being watched, delving into themes of paranoia, personal encounters, and mysterious feelings.
  3. The narrative intricately weaves a tale of subtle interactions and mysterious encounters in an eclectic bar ambiance, blurring the lines between reality and dreams.

EU Systems Transformation Hub launched

Surfing the Future • 59 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Environment Policy European Union Sustainability Collaboration
  1. EU Systems Transformation Hub launched to find systemic solutions for systemic crises in Europe.
  2. The Hub involves five organizations like Metabolic, EIT Climate-KIC, and the Club of Rome, with an open invite for more to join.
  3. The Hub focuses on mapping EU progress on Sustainable Development Goals, crafting progressive narratives for policymakers, and consulting with stakeholders.

Ivory towers jeopardize value creation

Ageling on Agile • 59 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
💼 Business Management Collaboration Value Creation Organizational Culture Agile methodologies
  1. Ivory towers in organizations can create conflict and hinder collaboration between teams with different objectives.
  2. To foster value creation, it's essential for individuals in leadership positions to step down from ivory towers and actively collaborate with all stakeholders.
  3. Blocking the learning loop by maintaining ivory towers can lead to wasted time, effort, and money, hindering the organization's ability to adapt in a fast-changing world.

New Generation Product Leader Model

Product Power by Samet Ozkale • 98 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
💼 Business Product Management Data-driven Agile Collaboration
  1. Product leaders should focus on data-driven and customer-centric approach in product development.
  2. Understanding the user through research and user feedback is crucial for making informed decisions and solving real problems.
  3. Cross-functional collaboration and transparent accountability are essential for fostering innovation and delivering results in product management.

Talk Paper Scissors

eieio games • 59 implied HN points • 23 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Games Software Mobile Innovation Collaboration
  1. There's a new phone game called Talk Paper Scissors, where you can play rock paper scissors with a stranger by calling a specific number.
  2. The game is played over three rounds, and after each round, you'll find out what your opponent chose and if you won or lost.
  3. It was fun to create this game and see people enjoy it, especially when they try to keep their moves secret from their opponent.

Learnings from our first Software Teams Survey of Developers and Collaborators

Nadia’s Substack • 19 implied HN points • 07 May 24
🕹 Technology Survey Analysis AI Collaboration Development
  1. The survey provided insights from developers and collaborators working on software projects, offering a snapshot of trends and experiences, with a focus on founders, CEOs, and technical roles.
  2. Discoveries included common coding languages like JavaScript and Python, along with popular AI tools such as ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot among developers.
  3. The feedback from ChatGPT highlighted various challenges faced by developers and team collaborators, ranging from project management issues to personal and professional development needs.

Creative Soulmates

Seven Senses • 1 HN point • 08 Sep 24
🎭️ Culture Friendship Art Collaboration Creativity Relationships
  1. Creative friendships can lead to amazing collaborations. They let you share ideas, inspire each other, and grow together.
  2. Trust is important in these relationships. Whether it's sharing meals or working on projects, being open and supportive helps deepen the bond.
  3. Even if friends go separate ways, the memories and connections can last. It's like a part of them stays with you, no matter the distance.