The Learning System, Summer 2013, Vol. 8, No. 4
Group smarts: Elevate collective intelligence through communication, norms, and diversity
By Valerie von Frank
Teams have an intelligence of their own that is independent of the individual intelligence of the members. In other words, adding up the talent of each individual member doesn\'t necessarily total the team\'s ability to perform. Read how some groups are smarter than others, how you can select a smart team, and how to raise that team\'s group IQ.
Tool: Creating norms
Use this tool to develop a set of operating norms, or ground rules, that encourage behaviors that will help a group do its work and discourage behaviors that interfere with a group\'s effectiveness.
Advancing the standards: Ground professional learning with outcomes
By Hayes Mizell
Read why Learning Forward\'s Standards for Professional Learning emphasize the importance of outcomes, and how the six other standards work in tandem to achieve optimum results for professional learning.
In practice: High-quality professional learning takes systemwide support
By Leigh Wall
Read how Santa Fe (Texas) Independent School District provides the structure to pursue performance and make consistent, quality professional learning part of their daily operations and routines.
