Mastering everyday social dynamics for technical professionals
Those in STEM fields are charged with driving innovation. In the workplace, whether you are a young professional or an experienced leader, you face the challenge of navigating complex social dynamics, not only of applying your technical expertise. Social Equations uniquely positions you to understand these social challenges through a technical lens. When you focus only on the technical side, you operate in a silo that has limited impact and encounter many roadblocks, seemingly from others. However, sometimes you're the roadblock! To make a difference on a large scale, you must be able to understand, work with, and influence others.
This essential guide is organized by the challenges you face as a person, in relationships, in teams, in leading teams, and in leading teams of teams. Over time, use this guide to grow your capability. When you run into a problem, simply turn to the topic you need, such as

Drawing on concepts from business, organizational development, and social psychology, authors Kadakia and Williams explain these social dynamics using scientific analogies, fictional anecdotes, and reflection exercises. Social Equations empowers you, as a STEM professional and social innovator, to become a collaborative leader driving impactful change.