Compassionate Collaboration 🤝

There are 6 Key Patterns -which are based on what we have observed so far in collaborative innovation: 

1. Diverging & Converging 

2. Checking Back

3. Leveraging Tensions 

4. Design Squiggle

5. Working Concurrently

6. Spiralling

The Leveraging Tensions pattern involves recognizing and embracing the creative tension between seemingly opposing values, referred to as "polarities." This tension is essential for breakthroughs and for bringing something new to life. Examples like Action and Analysis illustrate the need for balance in these polarities.

Acknowledging creative tensions is crucial for the collaboration, and avoiding conflicts or seeking to bypass tensions can hinder deeper learning, trust-building, and breakthrough ideas. It is important to address the discomfort associated with tensions, there is a missed opportunities for progress when tensions are not leveraged well.

Facilitating collaborative sessions with creative tensions requires framing them as natural and positive. Proactively naming specific value-pairs and helping stakeholders understand the benefits of each tension are practical tips.