Diversity and multiple intelligences Tutorial

Unlock the power of diversity and multiple intelligences in this insightful exploration! Discover Howard Gardner's groundbreaking theory as we delve into the eight types of intelligence that enrich organizations. This video reveals how embracing varied intelligences can transform decision-making and foster innovation. Don't miss out on these essential insights into diversity and inclusion!

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intelligence without citing the work of Howard Gardner,

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professor of cognition and education at Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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He is the father of the theory of multiple intelligences.

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He describes 8.5 types of intelligence without

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considering any one type to be superior.

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The strength of an organization can be

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measured in the representativeness of the diverse intelligences

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linguistic,

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logical,

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mathematical,

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spatial,

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intrapersonal,

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interpersonal,

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bodily kinesthetic,

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musical,

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naturalist,

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and existential or spiritual intelligence.

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Here is a concise description of these intelligences inspired by Wikipedia.

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Number one,

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linguistic intelligence.

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Linguistic intelligence is defined by Gardner as the ability to

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use and understand words in their nuances and meaning.

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Linguistic intelligence is the ability to use language to

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understand others and to express what we think.

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Knowing how to listen,

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read,

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speak,

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write.

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It is the intelligence that is most emphasized and used at school,

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along with logical and mathematical intelligence.

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It also makes it easier to study any foreign language.

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2,

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logical mathematical intelligence.

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People who have a developed logical mathematical

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intelligence have the ability to calculate,

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measure,

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use logic,

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and solve mathematical and scientific problems.

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They analyze the causes and consequences of a phenomenon or action.

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spatial intelligence.

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Spatial intelligence is the ability to find one's way around a

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given environment and to establish relationships between objects in a space.

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For example,

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it allows one to arrange objects in a space,

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organize one's desk and documents,

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think about the position of an organization in a system,

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or establish a roadmap to get from one point to another.

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4 intrapersonal intelligence.

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Intrapersonal intelligence allows you to form

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an accurate and faithful representation of yourself

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and use it efficiently in life.

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It helps to decipher one's own emotions and stay open to one's needs and desires.

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It is the intelligence of introspection.

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Intrapersonal intelligence allows us to be conscious of our emotions,

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of our potential,

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and our limits.

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It is the ability to understand oneself.

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Self-control is also a part of this intelligence.

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5,

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interpersonal intelligence.

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Interpersonal intelligence is the ability to understand others,

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to communicate with them,

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and to anticipate the occurrence of a behavior.

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It allows the individual to act and react with others in a correct and adapted way.

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It allows the individual to see differences and nuances of temperament,

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character and motives for action.

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It allows empathy,

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cooperation,

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tolerance,

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but also manipulation.

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It enables us to detect people's intentions without them admitting it.

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This intelligence allows us to solve problems

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related to our relationship with others.

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It allows us to understand and generate

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adapted solutions and live better together.

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body kinesthetic intelligence.

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Body kinesthetic intelligence is the ability to

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use fine control of body movements.

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It is particularly useful in activities such as sports,

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crafts,

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surgery,

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music and dance.

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It allows you to use your body to express an idea or a feeling

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and contributes to charisma and success in public speaking.

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musical intelligence.

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This is the ability to perceive and create rhythms and melodies,

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to recognize musical patterns,

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to interpret them,

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and to create them.

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It also contributes to the success of

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public speaking by avoiding monotony in speech,

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playing with words,

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volume,

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intonation,

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rhythm,

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etc.

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and by adapting to the musicality and rhythm of others.

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naturalistic intelligence.

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Later added by Gardner,

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naturalistic intelligence uses observation and selective attention to

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classify and categorize elements of the environment,

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especially but not limited to the natural environment.

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It helps us to recognize the differences between elements

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and the way they relate to each other,

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and to adapt our relationship to them as well.

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Existential intelligence or spiritual intelligence.

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Howard Gardner calls existential or spiritual intelligence the 8.5 in his model.

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It is the ability to question the origin and meaning of things.

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It is the ability to think about our origins and our destiny.

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People with this intelligence question themselves about the ecology,

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the ethics of artificial intelligence,

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and societal responsibility.

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According to Howard Gardner,

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the major problem with the Western world is that we favor logical,

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mathematical,

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and linguistic intelligences

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to the detriment of others,

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especially with the introduction of IQ tests.

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School success still depends mainly on 2 out of 8 intelligences.

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As a result,

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the managerial strata and company of directors are

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often made up of these people who master these two intelligences above all,

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sometimes to the detriment of the others.

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In the past,

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problem solving and innovation were reserved for those at the top of the ladder

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who had these two types of intelligence,

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logical,

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mathematical,

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and linguistic.

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This is no longer enough today.

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When consultants and change experts emphasize the need to

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engage field teams in decision making and innovation,

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they remind us of the importance of

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engaging people who have developed different intelligences,

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in short,

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to rely on diversity.

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