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Collective Wisdom Leads to Transformational Results |
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James Surowiecke's research reveals four characteristics of wise decision-making: diversity of opinions, independence, decentralization, and aggregation of information.
Diversity of opinions. NAC Partners have worked with virtually every type of nonprofit organization confronting myriad challenges. With an average of nearly 30 years experience each NAC Partner brings a depth of understanding of varying fields, knowledge and multiple perspectives that results in a richer palette of potential strategies.
Independence. As equal partners we are free of the constraints that work against honest expression of opinions and fruitful disagreement. As Surowiecke found, "the best way for a group to be smart is for each person in it to think and act as independently as possible."
Decentralization: Working globally we are exposed to a broad array of data that shared among us leads to the discernment of trends and emerging developments. It also allows us to observe and assess the efficacy of new solutions. This individually acquired knowledge distributed among us thus becomes collectively valid and useful.
Aggregation of information. We have developed a trademarked process for scanning the environment, generating insights, and customizing strategies that enable an organization to seize its opportunities. Through this systematic process we push one another to think smarter in search of better solutions.
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