The power of diverse thinking
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Success is no longer about individual talent, knowledge or skill. Success is about freeing ourselves from the blind spots that beset us all, and pooling our collective intelligence. In this RSA Short, best-selling author and columnist Matthew Syed shows where the best ideas come from and how we can apply these ideas to tackling the biggest challenges of our age.
Additional Resources for you to Explore
The article "The Benefits of Cognitive Diversity" by Forbes argues that a business who hires more of the same stifles innovation and ends up with more the same. Sara Canaday writes on the subject for Psychology Today, "A culture that encourages (explicitly or implicitly) conformity of thought breeds stagnation and imperils a company."
The Harvard Business Review article "Why Diverse Teams Are Smarter" by David Rock and Heidi Grant explores the scientific research behind the cognitive benefits of diverse teams.
For practical strategies on fostering cognitive diversity in teams, the website of the Diversity and Inclusion Consulting firm Paradigm offers actionable tips
Watch the video and finish the Think section to complete the lesson.
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As democracies worldwide face mounting challenges, communities across the globe are mobilizing to reform systems and reignite civic culture. A key component of any healthy democratic society is quality civics education. Through content and supporting lesson materials curated and designed by experts in the field, Democracy Lab is designed to give users a strong understanding of what democracy is, but also the role that engaged participation plays in helping it thrive.
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- Video created by RSA
- Lesson Plan created by Myra McCormick
