What does it mean when someone calls you smart? In this lesson, developmental psychologist Howard Gardner explores his ten classifications for intelligence. Howard Gardner’s groundbreaking work on MI (Multiple Intelligence) theory paints a very different picture, demonstrating that human aptitudes are extraordinarily diverse and that motor abilities and emotional awareness, for example, deserve separate recognition as forms of intelligence. This should matter a great deal to businesses. The pace and complexity of today’s business climate demand diverse problem-solving teams. Companies that know how to assemble these teams on the basis of MI will remain ahead of the curve.
What You'll Learn
Multiple Intelligence Theory
How to find your competence
How to build diverse problem-solving teams
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