How to Supercharge Collaboration
Connectional Intelligence 101
In her critique of Malcolm Gladwell's "The Tipping Point," Erica Dhawan argues that today's social trends no longer rely on a few well-connected individuals, emphasizing the importance of Connectional Intelligence (CxQ) in leveraging diverse networks and relationships to drive value and innovation.
The 5 C’s of Connectional Intelligence
Erica Dhawan outlines five traits—curiosity, combination, courage, community, and combustion—that enhance connectional intelligence (CxQ) to foster innovation, illustrated by Colgate-Palmolive's successful problem-solving approach with a new fluoride toothpaste.
Leverage the 3 Types of Connectors
Diverse communities outperform homogenous ones by leveraging various connectional intelligences—Thinkers, Enablers, and Connection Executors—each suited for different organizational phases, as taught by Erica Dhawan in her lesson on maximizing team effectiveness through strategic collaboration.
The 4 Benefits of Remote Teams
Despite misconceptions about virtual teams' productivity, effective management can bridge interpersonal gaps through improved communication, reduced inefficiencies, and a focus on trust-building, ultimately enabling organizations to hire top talent while minimizing biases.
Get Big Things Done with Remote Teams
Remote teams can be as effective as in-office ones when managed well, offering unique benefits that include improved communication, trust, and agility, but require intentional strategies to overcome physical, operational, and affinity distances.
IQ and emotional intelligence used to be all the rage, but collaboration consultant Erica Dhawan believes that connectional intelligence (CxQ) is a vital capability for success in the 21st century.
Learning Objectives
- Assess the quality of your connections.
- Solve problems by growing, accessing, and encouraging your networks.
- Identify the skill sets you need for each phase of a project.
- Explain the benefits of remote teams.
- Communicate more effectively with remote team members.