Volume 6, Number 2/3

Feature

SoL researcher Dennis Sandow has been working with Hewlett Packard for several years, helping the organization to develop the capacity to see, name, and leverage the network of human relationships that produce product innovation, environmentally sustainable design, and enviable business. In our feature article, Sandow and HP executive Anne Murray Allen describe their experience of discovering "The Nature of Social Collaboration: How Work Really Gets Done." Read Full Article

Commentary by Peter Senge

Commentary by George Greenfield

Of Interest

Author and educator Art Kleiner comments on "The Shadow Core Group," a chapter from his recently published book. Read Full Article

Book Review

Recent and Relevant Work Read Full Article

Of Interest

In this double issue of Reflections, we're experimenting with combining a feature article, book excerpt, working paper, commentaries, and a brief digest of current and related readings. Based on your feedback to our survey on Volume 5, this synthesis is one of the things you hoped Reflections would provide. We're delighted to feature a range of perspectives on what is often referred to as the "informal organization" - the unofficial network of relationships that represents the collective intelligence and power for change that resides in organizations. Read Full Article