It takes all different types of people to create a strong team, a strong organization. A strong country, a strong world community. We have all seen the person that can take a concept and understand it and then explain it in simple terms. The person who can take an idea and create something different and innovative. The person that is “book smart” and has the knowledge and expertise in a field of study. This is the concept that Howard Gardner has expanded on in his research and book Five Minds for the future. He reviews the concept that organizations of the future must have all five of these types of minds to be successful and compete. The Five Minds are Disciplined, Synthesized, Creating, Respectful and Ethical.
The
Disciplined Mind – This mind has mastered at least one
cognitive scholarly discipline, craft or profession. This is experience that usually takes at
least 10 years of mastery. This is
progressive and is the advancement of skills and understanding in their chosen
field of study. This mind is usually obtained
through formal study and education.
Without at least one discipline under ones belt, the individual is
destine to march to someone else’s drummer.
Examples of disciplined minds are engineers, doctors, lawyers etc…
The
Synthesized Mind - This mind takes information from
different sources, understanding and evaluates the information putting it into
easy to understand information for both the person and for other. This is an
important part of our world today. With
information coming in such large quantities on the internet people that can
grasp that information and create understanding for others and themselves can
help to education and inform. Examples of these people are Teacher, Writers etc…
The
Creating Mind – This mind breaks new ground. They put forth new ideas, pose questions, have
a fresh way of looking at things and arrive at unexpected conclusions. The
creating mind is one step ahead of the thoughts of the day. Examples of these
people are Artists, Inventors, and Researchers etc…
The
Respectful Mind – This mind is a light in this global
world. They welcome differences and individualism. They try to understand and seek to work
effectively with others. This mind
creates the unity in a diverse world and binds everyone together through
understanding and acceptance. Examples
of these people are Diplomats, Philanthropists etc….
The
Ethical Mind – This mind ponders the nature of the
work and the needs and desires of others in society. This mind is conceptual in looking beyond
self-interest and how citizens can work unselfishly to improve life for
everyone. This mind works for the good
of all and is not guided by ego. Examples
of this are Activists, Human Services etc….
The minds are not singular to one person and several
minds can be a part of the composition of a person but a balanced organization
will encompass all of these minds to be competitive in today’s
marketplace. Learning these traits can
come in many ways including formal education, mentoring, self-exploration and
growth. The concept is a broader sense of intelligence then original thought of
and spans the spectrum of human intelligence and interaction.
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