Why Some Teams Are Smarter Than Others

In this opinion piece from The New York Times, the author discusses why some teams are smarter than others. Drawing on research conducted by MIT, the author explores the concept of collective intelligence and how it can vary across teams. The article highlights that factors such as communication patterns, equality in distribution of conversational turn-taking, and social sensitivity contribute to a team's overall intelligence. The author suggests that creating an environment that promotes psychological safety and encourages equal participation among team members can lead to smarter and more effective teams.