International Business Machines Corporation
Cognitive computing techniques for optimal collaboration participant selection

Abstract:

Method and apparatus for monitoring collaboration parameters and maintaining user profiles using cognitive computing techniques are provided. The method includes receiving a domain for a first collaborative session, and retrieving a plurality of trait profiles associated with potential participants. The method further includes determining a subset of trait profiles based in part on comparing each respective trait profile with the rest of the trait profiles, and providing the subset of trait profiles. Additionally, the method includes receiving an indication that the subset of trait profiles is acceptable, and a request to initiate the first collaborative session with participants corresponding to the subset of trait profiles. The method includes initializing a plurality of sensor devices, detecting a first contribution from a first participant, classifying the first contribution using cognitive computing techniques, identifying a trait profile corresponding to the first participant, and updating the identified trait profile.