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Mark Elliott is a sought-after keynote speaker, author and consultant. In 2007, after finishing his PhD, Mark founded Collabforge, a firm that specialises in helping organisations turn their collaboration challenges into high-impact innovation opportunities. Mark has led Collabforge in delivering over 500 projects with Australian and international government agencies and universities. Mark has published and delivered keynote presentations on his work to the United Nations, federal governments, international think tanks, and academic and professional conferences around the world. Mark is also a performing musician and composer, having worked collaboratively as an artist his whole life. He has played in countless bands, written works for orchestras and ensembles, and performed in experimental improv groups. Mark now lives in Melbourne, Australia with his wife and four high-energy boys.
'Collaboration Design translates the vague promise of collaboration into concrete, specific and practical steps. Whether you are designing a product, policy or service, Mark Elliott's engaging analysis of successful collaboration makes a powerful case for why collaboration matters, and clearly lays out how to do it.' - Beth Simone Noveck, Professor, New York University, and Director, The Governance Lab 'Mark Elliott's research is meticulous and his prose is direct and free of jargon. I recommend Collaboration Design to anyone involved in or interested in online and offline collaboration.' - Howard Rheingold, bestselling author of The Virtual Community. 'Over 30 years of work, I've learned that collaboration determines success. I've also been lucky enough to experience first-hand the down-to-earth mentorship of Collabforge. This book effectively captures many years of practice and presents an easy-to-understand set of methods and tools anyone can use.' - Chris Vein, former Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
