While we often think of research collaboration as conducted via the Internet, stand-alone computers can enhance face-to-face collaboration. EU-funded research initiatives called LEAD shows that students can solve problems, master subject matter, and learn to collaborate more effectively when specific software tools enhance their face-to-face communication. Individual learning and problem solving alone do not prepare [...]
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This is the title of a recent book by Morten T. Hansen, (Harvard Business Press ISBN 978-1-4221-1515-2) resulting from fifteen years of research into internal collaboration within organizations. The conclusion is that the foundation of successful collaboration is leadership with strong management design. Hansen does not mention the use of information technology (video-conferencing, social networking, [...]