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June 21, 2024

Learn the New Science of Collaboration: Two Speakers on Building Teams That Actually Work

How do you build diverse teams where differences fuel innovation instead of conflict? By harnessing the new science of collaboration. Lavin’s top team-building speakers draw on their original research to reveal how you can make your teams stronger by tapping into a shared identity, why being too nice might actually be hurting your teams’ collaboration, how to turn uncomfortable workplace situations to your advantage, and much more. Learn more about two of them below, and get in touch for more!

The 7 Difficult Coworkers You’ll Meet (And How to Work With Them)

We all have coworkers who are hard to get along with, from the credit stealer to the “kiss up/kick downer.” That doesn’t have to stop you from reaching your maximum potential. NYU psychologist Tessa West, author of Jerks at Work, shows you how to work productively with anyone at work, gaining higher creativity and innovation along the way.

A Shared Identity Can Help Your Team Work Better Together

The smartest teams aren’t the ones with the highest IQ, says NYU prof Jay Van Bavel—they’re the ones where people feel safe enough to challenge each other on the path to a breakthrough. The award-winning co-author of The Power of Us, he shows you how to build a shared team identity to overcome the “us vs. them” mentality and unlock radical innovation.

The 7 Difficult Coworkers You'll Meet (And How to Work With Them)

We all have coworkers who are hard to get along with, from the credit stealer to the "kiss up/kick downer." That doesn't have to stop you from reaching your maximum potential. NYU psychologist Tessa West, author of Jerks at Work, shows you how to work productively with anyone at work, gaining higher creativity and innovation along the way.

A Shared Identity Can Help Your Team Work Better Together

The smartest teams aren't the ones with the highest IQ, says NYU prof Jay Van Bavel—they're the ones where people feel safe enough to challenge each other on the path to a breakthrough. The award-winning co-author of The Power of Us, he shows you how to build a shared team identity to overcome the "us vs. them" mentality and unlock radical innovation.