The presence in the team of a person of outstanding intellectual abilities is not always a guarantee of the successful work of the entire team.
The presence in the team of a person of outstanding intellectual abilities is not always a guarantee of the successful work of the entire team. Christopher Chabris, professor of psychology at Union College of New York, came to this conclusion. He argues that smart employees do not have a significant impact on the results of the work (regardless of whether it requires quick solutions or long-term efforts). Teams that have “socially sensitive” workers who can empathize and are ready for agreement and cooperation can achieve much greater success. How well colleagues feel each other’s emotions, and the extent to which we are ready for an open dialogue, directly affects the success of our activities.