Anthropology can help businesspeople

Applying the intellectual framework of anthropology could help a person see around corners, gain empathy for others, and derive fresh insights on problems

Have you ever wondered whether anthropology could help with solving complex problems in business and public affairs? I am persuaded by a book, Anthro Vision, written by anthropologist and Financial Times journalist Gillian Tett. The cover asserts how anthropology can explain business and life.

Every leader, indeed, every human being, is a victim of the Dunning-Kruger effect— that is, the widespread feeling that we are inherently superior to our peers. Being conscious of its existence helps to promote a modest leadership behaviour. Another way is to develop an anthropological mindset.

When you are deeply immersed in solving a problem, you