Conciglio

The Art of Collaboration

Conciglio emerged in the late 2000s as a methodology designed for effective online collaboration, offering a practical response to Microsoft’s “New World of Work.” Today, Conciglio has evolved into a comprehensive philosophy and methodology tailored to the modern knowledge worker. Conciglio 2025 simplifies knowledge work, providing clarity and quick applicability and is powered by artificial intelligence.

Conciglio prioritizes the individual, focusing on talent development and knowledge sharing to foster personal and professional growth. Self-direction, continuous learning, and collaboration are central elements. Inspired by Covey’s “Third Alternative,” Conciglio promotes synergy within network organizations. Furthermore, it aligns with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), guiding its efforts toward a sustainable future. Technology is leveraged as a facilitator of productivity and creativity, aiming to build a resilient, knowledge-driven society centered around shared intelligence and common goals.

A holistic approach to knowledge and work

The Conciglio framework provides structure for managing knowledge and work. Each individual operates within a network of interconnected people, teams, organizations, and communities. The model bridges personal knowledge management, information management and workmanagement.

Core principes of Conciglio

  1. Individual at the Center – Emphasizing self-direction and personal growth.

  2. Distinct yet Connected Knowledge, Information, and Workmanagement – Each managed independently but interconnected.

  3. Self-Management and Network Organization – Balancing autonomy with collaboration.

  4. Third Alternative Thinking – Collaborative solutions superior to existing alternatives

  5. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – Commitment to fostering a sustainable world.

Personal Knowledge Management

Obsidian serves as an external brain within Personal Knowledge Management (PKM), incorporating:

• Structured markdown notes with internal and external links.

• Categories for personal characteristics, knowledge building, and enrichment.

• Contextualization through tags and file attributes.

• AI-enhanced search and summarization capabilities.

• Periodic journals for reflection.

Additionally, PKM leverages:

• Integration with external AI tools and automated knowledge organization.

• Spaced repetition techniques for knowledge retention.

Information Management

Conciglio organizes information through a media library, active work backups, and archives of completed work.

Work Management and Network Organization

Individual tasks and collaborative projects are managed through Asana, structured into organizations, teams, and projects, with granularly adjustable access and permissions. Integration exists between Conciglio PKM and information management.

Self-directed teams operate within a network organization, with clear roles and responsibilities.

Communication occurs via instant messaging and project reporting, maintaining initiation, progress, and outcomes documented within a unified “single source of truth.”

In Summary

The Conciglio Framework provides an integrated solution for knowledge management and work organization, empowering individual knowledge workers through sophisticated AI technology and structured collaboration. The synergy between AI, self-management, and network dynamics positions it as a powerful model for the future of work and knowledge development.

The Conciglio Handbook, reflecting recent advancements, will be published later this summer.