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Multi Competencies Required Hypothesis-driven analysis Research Synthesize solutions Communications Analysis Presence Synthesis Project Management
Hypothesis-driven analysis
define the problem identify assumptions develop hypotheses design and implement an investigation assess data to prove/disprove hypotheses
Presence
Leadership Speaking Writing Presenting Comfort with top management Connecting with the client
Project Management
Design of investigation Team player Juggling multiple commitments Delivering on time
Overview
““The success of a corporation lies more in its intellectual and systems capabilities than its physical assets”” Interest in intellectual capital, creativity,
innovation, and learning organizations. Little attention to managing intellect which
creates the most value in the new economy
What is Professional Intellect?
Operates on four levels (increasing importance) – Cognitive Knowledge (Know-What) – Advanced Skills (Know-How) – Systems Understanding (Know-Why) – Self-Motivating Creativity (Care-Why)
Principles of Intelligence Intelligence is not singular, but multiple Each individual is a unique blend of intelligences Multiple intelligences can be identified and
described Use of one intelligence can enhance another A pure intelligence is rarely seen Any list of intelligences is subject to change as we
learn more about multiple intelligences
8 Multiple Intelligences
1. Linguistic intelligence 2. Spatial Intelligence 3. Bodily Kinesthetic 4. Logical/Mathematical intelligence 5. Musical intelligence 6. Interpersonal intelligence 7. Intrapersonal Intelligence 8. Naturalist Intelligence Howard Gardner, 1983
Bodily/Kinesthetic
Uses the body or self-expression. Coordination,
dexterity, flexibility, and strength are important
Interpersonal Ability to deal with
other people. Involves one’’s ability
to perceive what another person is thinking and feeling through body language and gestures.
Intrapersonal Involves a self-
knowledge, being able to identify one’’s own feelings and moods.
Self-esteem and self-discipline are both a part of this intelligence.
Naturalist
Designates the human ability to discriminate among living things as well as sensitivity to other features of the natural world.
About the Multiple Intelligence
““The theory of multiple intelligences, in and of itself, is not going to solve anything in our society, but linking the multiple intelligences with a curriculum focused on understanding is an extremely powerful intellectual undertaking…the bottom line is a deep interest in children and how their minds are different from one another, and in helping them use their minds well.””
Howard Gardner