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Rebel Ideas
- The Power of Diverse Thinking
- Narrated by: Matthew Syed
- Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
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Summary
Where do the best ideas come from?
And how do we apply these ideas to the problems we face - at work, in the education of our children, and in the biggest shared challenges of our age: rising obesity, terrorism and climate change?
In this bold and inspiring new book, Matthew Syed - the bestselling author of Bounce and Black Box Thinking - argues that individual intelligence is no longer enough; that the only way to tackle these complex problems is to harness the power of our 'cognitive diversity'.
Rebel Ideas is a fascinating journey through the science of team performance. It draws on psychology, economics, anthropology and genetics, and takes lessons from a dazzling range of case-studies, including the catastrophic intelligence failings of the CIA before 9/11, a communication breakdown at the top of Mount Everest, and a moving tale of deradicalization in America's deep South.
It is a book that will strengthen any company, institution or team, but it also offers many individual applications too: the remarkable benefits of personalised nutrition, advice on how to break free of the echo chambers that surround us, and tips on how we can all develop an 'outsider mindset'.
Rebel Ideas offers a radical blueprint for creative problem-solving. It challenges hierarchies, encourages constructive dissent and forces us to think again about where the best ideas come from.
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- Tomo
- 14-06-21
stimulating content, clearly argued, practical
stimulating content, clearly argued, practical ideas which challenge existing wisdom with new approaches to common conundrums
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- J
- 16-09-21
Absolutely superb! Matthew Syed is excellent
Really enjoyed both the book and the performance. Eye-opening ideas on diversity explained rationally and without feeling preachy.
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- Paul
- 23-11-20
A Game Changer
We are all aware of the calls for diversity & inclusion but the way it is demanded & legislated has turned many business people into sceptics. Their scepticism and inaction often increases the requirement for tick boxes and ever more activism.
Matthew Syed clearly lays the case for cognitive diversity through evidenced science and case studies.
Reading this book & implementing its ideas will significantly increase the wealth of your company and the intelligence of your organisation.
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- Nicole Coleman
- 26-05-20
I had to listen hard...
A thought provoking book which was well worth a listen to and certainly makes you think about the true meaning of diversity! I found on numerous occasions having to rewind a little as I may have got distracted and missed some detail, but great stories/examples to bring to life the contents. I'm now going order the book too so I can dip back in and out of for work.
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- Christian
- 06-12-19
to be read by anyone
Surely one of the most interesting and thought provoking books out there. I have enjoyed it and would recommend anyone to read it.
I did not agree with everything, as everything is viewed through the scientific eye and that is rather limited, especially when dealing with human behaviour.
I would recommend The Religious Sense from L Giussani for a more in depth view to explain some behaviours.
Surely this book helped me document the importance of diversity
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- Caroline
- 18-04-21
Inspiring
One of the best books I’ve ever read 👌
It gives so much insight into why cognitive diversity is so important- can’t recommend enough!
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- Mr R Holm
- 18-03-21
thought provoking insight
there is a reason this book was the chartered management institute book of the year in 2020. the insight for leaders navigatig out of covid would do well to listen and apply some of the principles contained. To create stronger and more resilient organisations.
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- Sarah H.
- 17-01-22
Love it!
Inspiring and enlightening, being neurodiverse myself this book gives an amazing account of the impact that a diverse workforce can have on an organisation.
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- David
- 11-12-19
I want my directors to read this book
I started out being a bit wary of this book; mainly because I wasn't enamoured with the narrator's voice. (something about the pronunciation of "diversiddy" really irritated me).
Once I'd managed to get past that, and concentrate on the actual message, I was very impressed. I think I probably consume about ten of these pop science / cultural thinking books in an average year, and this one has gone straight into the small handful of titles that I think everyone 'should' read.
I work in a mostly white male industry, and for a while we've been taking about attracting a more diverse management and workforce. It seems fairly obvious to me now that we should also be looking for managers from completely different industries.
A lucid and thought provoking book that had me taking down notes for ideas to apply in the real world. Well worth the time.
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- McBobus
- 04-01-21
On form again
Matthews book “Bounce” was amazing. “Black box thinking” was not so good. This book “Rebel ideas” puts Matthew back on form again. And his voice is always great to listen to. Covered some very important points, such as the benefits of diversity. Well worth a listen.
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