As One

Our world is as much about cooperation as it is about conflict; as much about collaboration as competition. Yet our knowledge of collective behavior is still relatively slim. Leaders who have been trained in the command-and-control mode of management are realizing that while it may work effectively in some circumstances, it often fails to truly engage people. In response, management thinkers have proclaimed the end of command-and control and the advent of a new, participatory model. But why should there be only two modes of collective behavior? For the past two years Deloitte has invested in a major global initiative, the As One project, to study effective collaborations. The project has discovered that there are many modes of 'As One behaviour' and that all are effective in certain contexts. This book offers a systematic understanding of As One behavior and bridges the gap between theory and practical advice illustrated with insightful case examples. As One defines eight archetypes of leaders and followers- Landlord & Tenants, Community Organizer & Volunteers, Conductor & Orchestra, Producer & Creative Team, General & Soldiers, Architect & Builders, Captain & Sports Team, and Senator & Citizens. Taking more than 60 cases of successful collective behavior from a wide range of situations, the authors used advanced analytics to identify the key characteristics that define each model and show how you can apply them to your organization. As One sets out a new way to lead, and to get your team working to reach all your goals. Imagine what we could accomplish if we could unlock the power of As One on a global scale. www.asone.org