tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post114800017803834958..comments2024-03-28T00:28:06.035+13:00Comments on leading and learning: Tapping the wisdom of the crowd.Bruce Hammondshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07031065790535111400noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-1148359525762700082006-05-23T16:45:00.000+12:002006-05-23T16:45:00.000+12:00Wow Kathy H!Very impressive stuff;thanks for takin...Wow Kathy H!<BR/><BR/>Very impressive stuff;thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with me. They will keep me thinking for a while! I think I might be shaman!?Bruce Hammondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07031065790535111400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-1148354102303098952006-05-23T15:15:00.000+12:002006-05-23T15:15:00.000+12:00‘Wisdom of the crowd’ is a concept that is becomin...‘Wisdom of the crowd’ is a concept that is becoming increasingly important in many disciplines. Many people are realising that the expert ‘scientific’ path has not lead us to where it was suppose to, but instead to a large range of problems. As the concept of ‘human ecology’ is becoming increasingly focused on we can see that there are elements that are necessary in society that need to be recognised and valued.<BR/><BR/>One theory is that of ‘the warrior and the shaman’ the warrior can be seen as the expert and the shaman as the visionary. The shaman and the warrior work together with in the tribe instead of working exclusively and competing for attention. This ties in well with the ‘wisdom of the crowd’ as both are delegating the power of change with in a society, organisation or school to a diverse group of people. Bringing together those ‘experts’ with others who have a more holistic-forward view of the world. Perhaps this concept could be taken further to the warrior, the shaman and the tribe to acknowledge the value of all people within a system.<BR/><BR/>This illustrate the patterns that can be seen within all human systems, from schools to communities and even to large corporations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-1148263749167083442006-05-22T14:09:00.000+12:002006-05-22T14:09:00.000+12:00I am more than ever convinced that tapping the 'wi...I am more than ever convinced that tapping the 'wisdom of crowds' is the only way to go - it all is too easy to fall into the trap that you know better. This applies to Governments, 'heroic' leaders in any organisation, principlas and teachers.<BR/><BR/>How to tap into the wisdom is the important thing for true leaders.Bruce Hammondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07031065790535111400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-1148209517270142302006-05-21T23:05:00.000+12:002006-05-21T23:05:00.000+12:00I am sure the 'wisdom of crowds' could work in a s...I am sure the 'wisdom of crowds' could work in a school ( I am thinking of schools that include both primary and secondary teachers) but only if all involved could put their 'egos', or self interest, to oneside as you mention. And, even then, you would need someone to help them identify their different assumptions or 'mental models' about teaching that they are all too often unware of. I guess, if it were urgent enough, it could be done but secondary and primary teachers hold such different assumptions about teaching and learning which means, for students who transfer, it must be like going to a foreign country! Some students never learn to speak the new language and this ought not to be their fault!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-1148122011041738072006-05-20T22:46:00.000+12:002006-05-20T22:46:00.000+12:00It is tempting to let others tell us what to do - ...It is tempting to let others tell us what to do - why should 'others' be experts' in what only each of has the responsibility to do. By sharing and uncovering what we know as a group we can develop shared 'wisdom' ( Vision and values and teaching beliefs)along the lines of the book you mention says.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com