Harnessing Collective Wisdom and Power

The Structured Design Process or SDP is a process which provides a method of collaboration which all participants utilize an array of consensus tools including formal discipline in engagement, technology and visuals.  The model is driven on a trust model whereby all participants remain autonomous and respectful. 

Within the text on page thirteen of the New Agora paper[1], the SDP illustrates its support for planning, innovation and change through the first phase.  The first phase of the effort which deals with generative dialogue stresses the importance of autonomy and authenticity of the collaborative individual.  Such a requirement where by each individual is respected and no changes are allowed to respective ideas unless it is approved by the originating person ensures that ideas are discussed thoroughly and gain wide acceptance.  In doing so, the first phase of generative dialogue has specific controls around group sizes based on familiarity of the topics.  Group leaders are subject matter experts and are required to be supported by the group ensuring that there is less chance for absolutism.

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[1] http://www.harnessingcollectivewisdom.com/pdf/newagora.pdf