social brain

Author Name: Tracy Camilleri, Samantha Rookie, Robin Dunbar

How many people make up an ideal team? How do groups bond, gain trust, and forge shared identities? How can leaders build environments resilient enough to respond to shocks while empowering people to thrive together? How can you feel close to people if your only point of contact is a phone or computer?

In "The Social Brain," leading experts from the worlds of evolutionary psychology and business management come together to provide an introduction to great teamwork. They explain the size of groups that operate and how to form them according to the nature of the task at hand. They offer practical tips on how to mitigate tensions and encourage cooperation. They highlight the vital importance of balancing unity and the need for diverse perspectives and viewpoints. By accurately explaining how the "social brain" works, they demonstrate how human groups function and how to create great, high-performing teams.