pact ... and you know that high-level collaboration is the key. Now you can confi dently and consistently create the relationships, partnerships, and groups that achieve outstanding success. Group Alchemy: The Six Elements of Highly Successful Collaboration synthesizes Deborah Pruitt's dual perspectives as anthropologist and accomplished organizational consultant into six elements proven to make groups more successful: consistently producing outstanding results and enjoying a rewarding and inspiring collaboration experience. As you work through Group Alchemy, you can take the leap to the next level and create a group culture that serves your vision. You will learn the elements of alchemy that: - Inspire people to stay focused on results and give their best. - Quickly establish the foundation for high-level collaboration with any colleague or partner. - Eliminate common hidden barriers to group success. - Prevent the typical breakdowns and frustrations in groups that put the brakes on what is possible. - Expand the impact of every group you're involved in, whether or not you're the formal leader. - Increase your personal impact in all your relationships. With the group alchemy formula you can consistently generate the communication and trust necessary for truly successful collaboration-the kind where people personally invest in the group's goals and aspirations and are willing to do what it takes to reach them. This is the promise of group alchemy, a promise the author has seen fulfi lled time and again in groups that engage this method. Let your group be next!