Leveraging Collective Action For Societal Impact: Understanding And Managing “Piles Of People”
A “pile of people” represents the collective power of groups, from crowdsourcing to public gatherings. Collective action involves various forms, such as group work, social networking, and mass collaboration. Psychological and social dynamics, including mob mentality, influence group behavior. Facilitators like communication, trust, and empowerment enable success, while challenges like communication barriers and ineffective leadership…