Get big things done : the power of connectional intelligence / Erica Dhawan and Saj-nicole Joni.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dhawan, Erica, author.

Joni, Saj-nicole A., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Information technology--Economic aspects.

Information technology.

Information technology--Social aspects.

Technological innovations.

Problem solving.

Information society.

Online social networks.

Physical Description:

249 pages ; 25 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, 2015.

Summary:

"Digital, social, and mobile connection has exploded. 1.2 billion people-- almost 20% of the population of our planet-- use Facebook. About 250 million use Twitter. For the first time in history we're all in touch with one another--but how connected are we? Yes, it's good to have "friends" who "like" you, or contacts that can help you get a new job. But solving big problems, creating amazing products, changing social policy, discovering a cure that saves lives--that's a lot more meaningful than sitting at a laptop and giving a thumbs up to a post or feverishly playing a game. And that's what Connectional Intelligence is all about. As game-changing a concept as emotional intelligence was in the 90s, connectional intelligence is the human capability to pool knowledge and ambition towards big, significant ends. It quickly, efficiently and creatively helps individuals enlist helpers, analyze information and find solutions. Though engaging stories like a local amateur pumpkin grower who's helping solve the global food crisis and the determined mother who got "pink slime" out of our food products, readers will learn how businesses, individuals and communities working together on our greatest challenges can create a better world for everyone. "-- Provided by publisher.

"Digital, social, and mobile connection has exploded. 1.2 billion people-- almost 20% of the population of our planet-- use Facebook. About 250 million use Twitter. For the first time in history we're all in touch with one another--but how connected are we? Yes, it's good to have "friends" who "like" you, or contacts that can help you get a new job. But solving big problems, creating amazing products, changing social policy, discovering a cure that saves lives--that's a lot more meaningful than sitting at a laptop and giving a thumbs up to a post or feverishly playing a game. And that's what Connectional Intelligence is all about. As game-changing a concept as emotional intelligence was in the 90s, connectional intelligence is the human capability to pool knowledge and ambition towards big, significant ends. It quickly, efficiently and creatively helps individuals enlist helpers, analyze information and find solutions. Though engaging stories like a local amateur pumpkin grower who's helping solve the global food crisis and the determined mother who got "pink slime" out of our food products, reader will learn how businesses, individuals and communities working together on our greatest challenges can create a better world for everyone. "-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Part 1

1 The Big Wave 3

2 The Roots of Connectional Intelligence 17

Part 2

3 How to Get Big Things Done: A Primer 31

4 Connect Intelligently 51

5 Courage Builds on Courage 69

6 Connect and Make Change 89

7 Problem Solving and the Power of Play 107

8 The Power of Difference 129

9 Why Not? Reimagining What's Possible 147

10 The Really Good News 165

Part 3.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781137279781

1137279788

OCLC:

881437073