The Next Next Common Sense
communities that cross organizational boundaries. These commons en- able participants to collectively develop understanding of complex chal- lenges that exceed any single organization's capacity. Climate-related intelligence offers a compelling example. No individ- ual company can independently develop comprehensive understanding of how climate change will affect global supply chains, consumer behaviors, regulatory environments, and physical infrastructure. The complexity and interconnectedness of these challenges necessitate collaborative in- telligence approaches. The Coalition for Climate Resilient Investment exemplifies this commons-based approach. This collaboration brings together companies from multiple sectors including insurance, asset management, engineer- ing, and technology to develop shared understanding of climate-related risks and opportunities. Participants contribute specialized expertise and receive access to collective intelligence far beyond what they could de- velop independently. Similar intelligence commons have emerged around technological developments (the Linux Foundation), public health challenges (the Pandemic Prevention Initiative), and social sustainability issues (the World Benchmarking Alliance). These collaborative sense-making com- munities enable participants to navigate complex challenges beyond any single organization's comprehension. Participating effectively in these intelligence commons requires spe- cific organizational capabilities: 1. The ability to articulate meaningful contributions to collective understanding rather than merely extracting value 2. Trust-building practices that enable genuine knowledge sharing across organizational boundaries 3. Integration mechanisms that connect commons-generated in- sights with internal decision processes 4. Reciprocity-based engagement that maintains mutually benefi- cial relationships over time
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