McKinsey Global Institute director and senior partner Chris Bradley, a coauthor of Strategy Beyond the Hockey Stick, observed that “it’s a mistake to think that on your team you have the smartest people in the room. They aren’t there. They’re invariably somewhere else.” In an ever-changing world where conditions can evolve unpredictably, crowdsourcing invites the smartest people in the world to work with you. This tapping into collective intelligence is one of six mutually reinforcing approaches that underlie the greatest problem solvers’ success. Check out these insights to learn about the other five approaches—which can be helpful in a broad range of circumstances but essential in uncertain times—and dive into innovative ways to navigate this era of constant volatility.
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