Because of their age-long training in human relations- for that is what feminine intuition really is- women have a special contribution to make to any group enterprise.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Margaret Mead argues that women's historical training in interpersonal dynamics equips them with unique skills valuable for collaborative endeavors.
- In plain terms
- Women have learned to navigate relationships over time, giving them useful skills for group work.
- What can you take from it?
- Groups benefit from including women's relational strengths.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we value different types of intelligence?
- What skills does your team lack?
Another view
Not all women possess these traits, and men can also develop strong relational skills.
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