Module 1: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies
1.3 Perspective-Taking – Article 1
Perspective-Taking
One potential outcome of interdisciplinary thinking and interdisciplinary studies is an increase in perspective-taking. This article, from the London Business School, outlines the benefits of perspective-taking. Read The Power of Perspective-Taking by Ku and Brewis, 2017.
The Power of Perspective-Taking
This article discusses the benefits of perspective-taking. Some of these include:
- decrease prejudice and stereotyping
- help negotiators gain a larger share of the pie
- create value and maximize, even expand, the size of the pie
- make teams more effective and more creative
- prompt managers into deeper, more complex thinking that results in better outcomes.
Learning to perspective-take
The article also discusses factors that make people more likely to take others’ perspectives. Be sure to note the ideas given to increase this skill.
The dark side of perspective-taking
The author’s also note that perspective-taking can have a dark side. What are some things to be aware of?
References
Ku, G., & Brewis, K. (2017, February 1). The power of perspective-taking. London Business School. https://www.london.edu/think/power-of-perspective-taking
