In our cultures, sharing roles is rarely considered good practice when it comes to taking responsibility, since we don’t know how to draw a clear line on who’s responsible for what. But does this really matter, when collegiality is proving so much more effective? The author explores the (growing) phenomenon of duos at the top of organizations.
A little difficult to read, this interesting research highlights the added value of such constellations and identifies the key success factors: cognitive sharing at the very basis of the pleasure of co-creation, a relationship of trust based on affection, individual space and common areas allowing each person to find his or her own vital space.
“Professional duos that have been built on the ground of an existing affective relationship are more likely to establish a strong working bond of mutual respect and collaboration»
