Brain Waves Can Identify Who the Leader of a Group Is
Brain Waves Can Identify Who the Leader of a Group Is – Research shows that people who work together on a team go through a bit of a mind meld, as their brains literally begin to synchronize.
The scientists found that team members’ brain waves become more tightly coupled as the individuals work together. What’s more, brain waves can reveal who will emerge as the leader of a group. Researchers identified the emergent leader based on the ratings of the team itself and experts watching a recorded video of the interaction.
Chris Berka, the CEO of Advanced Brain Monitoring, who discussed the work here at the 2015 NeuroGaming Conference, said the brain-scanning method used in the study could boost teamwork in organizations where group cohesion is mission-critical, such as on an underwater submarine or in a new squad in the army. Most people have experienced working on a team where a few members blather on, hog discussions or take things on a tangent. The result? Researchers said some people zone out, or at the least feel incredibly frustrated. And in the end, the team doesn’t work very effectively.
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