Introducing Collin
Collin stands for Collective Intelligence.
It helps people to learn, to manage and to innovate, to be ready for the future and
be sustainably employable from role to
role and from job to job
FAQ-Collin, document COl 1.02
What is Collin?
Collin is the brand name for Methodical Innovate (see ). Collin has its roots in the science and in practical experience. The founder of the method is Theo Lohman, a Dutch engineer. He wondered why an extremely complex industrial project in the eighties, with a dozens of employees involved, could be realized successfully on time, without a hitch.
Collin is the result of accumulated knowledge about how people learn, share knowledge and collaborate. And about why people (want to) do things and the methods used for developing effective solutions. Best practices, successful innovations and key knowledge from science were used as sources. The new and contemporary knowledge about the functioning of our brain is the most important source for Collin.
Theo Lohman has accumulated and tested the above information for many years with the assistance of Jan Hak, Wim Gielingh and numerous experts. He has transformed this knowledge into training and study programs in order to make the joy of Collin accessible.
The Collin method has three types of models for knowledge creation, reflection and action. The linking of the three models triggers the intrinsic motivation to learn. The method is (international) scientifically validated and evidence based by applications in industry and education. Currently, Collin is also applied in other areas with complex learning tasks such as healthcare and the public sector.
The following institutions have contributed to and worked with Collin:
-The Technical University of Delft
-University of Wageningen
-University of Utrecht
-University of Maastricht
-Utrecht College
-HAN
-Fontys College
-InHolland College
The following scientists have contributed to and worked with Collin:
-J.P. Guilford
-P.H. Damste
-Dittrich Dörner
-Eberhard von Goldammer
-Jeroen van Merrienboer
-P. Malotaux
-J. in ’t Veld
-Hans Veeke
-G. Bateson
-T. Mitchel
-R. Sternberg
-D.J. Buller
-I. Nonaka
-P. Senger
-D. Sousa
-Ben van Cranenburg
-H. van den Kroonenberg
-F Heyligen
-Geert Nijssen
-Martin Mulder
-Jacqueline van Riet
Why do we need Collin?
Specifically:
-Because we go from one crisis to another and as a result the running of a business is more difficult than ever: non- or poorly paying customers, uncertainty about suppliers, co-operations that don’t work, personnel schedules that don’t align and staff with insufficient or not the proper skills and knowledge.
-We cannot solve the problems of tomorrow with the knowledge of yesterday.
-Because there has never been so much knowledge to use, within and outside organisations, but too often a question of how to use it successfully.
-Because we need the knowledge from each other, from different disciplines, from numerous sectors, all at the same time in order to realise 'world class' performance. To contribute to ever changing demands and, directly or indirectly, contribute to the solutions of major issues such as food supply, clean water, adequate healthcare and a stable climate.
And also:
-Because we prefer to work from our own intrinsic motivation. We want to be addressed on autonomy, competence and give meaning to who we are and what we do.
-Because employees want to continue to participate within their current job and in future ones.
-Because you want to experience and know that you are always ready for the next job.
What does Collin offer us?
-In order to handle complex issues, organisations need structure. Collin helps by teaching:
- how to structure knowledge
- how to support natural learning in teams
- how to discover new solutions and other changes in a process of knowledge creation. Collin breaks through the innovation paradox: you can learn to innovate!
-Collin has rediscovered the natural knowledge cycle. Due to the separation of our work, target and development systems, the knowledge cycle disappeared. Through major headwork, understanding of how our brain functions, and the so-called semantic software, you can repair (with Collin) the connections between the three types of knowledge (why, what and how) in the knowledge cycle in business, government and education sectors.
-Collin developed some models/tools to achieve this:
- the 'actor model' that includes the three knowledge types why, how and what
- three practical tools to reconnect work and talents: a compass, a map and a ruler so that you can discover how and chart how the company is doing and prepare for opportunities
-Collin's company map defines the ideal distribution of roles and identify gaps and weaknesses. For the first time, the dialog about work takes place in a pleasant way.
-Together with Collin it is possible to create a concrete and future oriented plan.
-In order to learn how to innovate, Collin offers teachers, learning material, trained colleagues and apps. In short, a tool box with intelligent instruments.
And also:
-A safe environment on the web to share and create knowledge by using templates for tasks and activities.
-The opportunity to discover step by step how to work smarter as a team in order to resolve complex issues.
-All the tools required to start successful innovations together and conclude with a resounding performance.
What is the effect of Collin?
-An acceleration in knowledge productivity in organizations with a factor of 3 to 5, and talent development on all levels.
-It matches work and the individuals with the best talents suited to take on the task.
-Adaptive teams with new knowledge that is available online to everyone and that can be used to renew and innovate.
-Prospect of World Class Performance.
-Shared knowledge that will be maintained within the company.
-Better mutual co-operation.
-Clear and smooth work processes.
-Improvement of the work atmosphere.
-Collective leadership.
-An approach that is all about the people who do it and the customers they do it for.
-A company that is up to date and able to innovate timely.
-A universal language for innovation.
-Innovation cycles within companies, between companies in a particular sector, between sectors and education, in store chains and in different regions.
-New opportunities for international co-operation and trade.
How much does Collin cost?
-The first introduction with Collin is free and takes half a day.
-The next step is a two day workshop, to enable people to discover the power of Collin as a new paradigm enabling the organisation to learn and enable self-innovation on the job. The price for this workshop conforms with current market rates.
-The third step is an innovation process that takes about 6 months. During this process, the company will achieve real innovations on the job. People grow in competences and new knowledge is created. The instruction takes ten days. The in-house innovation manager uses the instructions for in-house learning in project teams, supported by e-innovation system. The workshop price depends on the number of companies that participate and also conforms with current market rates.
-Employees and management spend on average half a day per week on innovation projects for the duration of approximately 6 to 9 months. This invested time will pay itself back with results.
-The cost of coaching, the training of internal teachers and the use of Collin can be generally applied within the regular budget for training and development. This is because of the Jennings 10-20-70 formula, which means that the 70% of the personnel costs are real costs but lead to innovation productivity on the job, which are tangible benefits.
How will Collin be introduced around World?
-Collin, derived from COLLective INtelligence, matches its content because we put knowledge together in the smartest possible way.
-Collin is part of the team, sometimes as an operator and other times as the operant.
-No man is perfect and nor is Collin. He is open to criticism and wants to keep learning.
-Collin will be introduced through its network of friends who have discovered it and its method (Theo Lohman, Jan Hak, Harm Rozie, scientists, consultants, teachers, trade unionists, entrepreneurs, trend watchers national and international).
-Collin will be using the web to grow quickly.
-The introduction will be based upon the experiences of some current cases.
-The friends of Collin will ask their friends and relations to introduce Collin to their networks.
-We will develop a social network around Collin to develop and share knowledge.
-Collin will be a guest of those who want to do use it: in virtual sessions during work and on the go through a smart-phone or tablet.
-Collin can also be the host at meetings, conferences and congresses and, who knows, perhaps one day there will be a Collin University.
Summary
Collin is the intelligent colleague or friend that we would all like to have or to be. It quickly offers a binding common method at the lowest cost to achieve the largest knowledge and productivity gain.
Collin takes you back to the basics if things seem to be getting too complex. 'How would you do it?' is the key question to find hidden knowledge for new solutions. It’s all about achieving World Class Performance while having fun at work.
Collin helps to learn new talents and develop knowledge in a natural way. Collin is derived from COLLective Intelligence and is all about empathic co-operation. Collin offers a new way to work with brainpower and does so by using training, coaching and app's.
The secret of Collin is that the method it uses affiliates with the natural process of our brain.
Learning, developing and also working together to take action, will become increasingly easier for people who work with Collin. At the other end, Collin provides a binding language, esperanto for innovation, co-operation and trade between people in companies and institutions, education and science.
Collin is a person you would like to introduce to your friends and colleagues.[1]
References
Collin is developed in cooperation with:
-University DelftDelft Systems approach
-University BrusselsEvolution, Complexity and Cognition
-Universiteit UtrechtLearning and education
-Universiteit MaastrichtCurricula development
-Hogeschool UtrechtBachelor and Master Integrated Design
-HAN, Fontys, InHollandMinor Methodic Innovation
Collin required a transdisciplinair approach and is based on the integration of fundamentals from several pioneers and is developed on the job with industry.
-J. BachPsi cognitive model, emotion, motivation
-D.J. BullerDynamic structuring; crystals evolution
-B. van CranenburgSystemic approach on Brain Physiology
-P.H. DamsteConcentric Man; Biologic Law of evolution
-D. DörnerQuad network; Creation of structures
-P. DruckerIntegration of Work and Worker
-W. GielinghGarm Object Ontology for PDI in industry
-E. von GoldammerHeterarchic and more Valued Logic
-J.P. Guilford3D Intelligence Frame Work, Creativity
-F. HeyligenMeta System Transition Theory
-L. KaufmannFundaments of the Trefoil Knot-theory
-H. van den KroonenbergMethodic Design, Creation Logic
-P. MalotauxIntegration of Work and Worker
-T. MitchellOntology on AI-learning strategies
-J. van Merrienboer4D model for instruction of complex tasks
-S. NijssenSemantics based on Natural Language
-R. SternbergTriarchic model on behaviour
-R. RosenRelational Biology; Holistic Approach
-H. VeekeSystem Approach over the lifecycle
-J. in ’t Veld Universal Steady Statemodel
A more detailed list of 300 literature references will become available in the next paper before the end of this year.
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