Understanding Collaborative Problem Solving

Olivia Leland discusses the importance of collaboration across sectors to solve global problems, using the eradication of polio as an example. She highlights the role of philanthropy and innovation in driving change and identifies three main challenges: failing to listen, working in silos, and short-term thinking. The Teaching at the Right Level initiative is presented as a successful case study. Leland concludes by urging collaboration, listening, and long-term planning to achieve meaningful impact.

What does Olivia Leland suggest is necessary for solving the world's problems?

• Voting in elections

• Supporting a single nonprofit

• Collaboration across sectors

• Buying from ethical businesses

How many cases of polio were reported in 2018?

• 1,000

• 10,000

• 33

• 500,000

What role did philanthropy play in the eradication of polio?

• Both funding and delivering the vaccine

• Only advocating for the vaccine

• Only funding the vaccine

• None of the above

What is the main focus of Olivia Leland's work after college?

• Starting a new business

• Finding a high-paying job

• Traveling the world

• Understanding how to have more impact in the world

What is the first challenge identified by Olivia Leland in achieving social impact?

• Too much competition

• Lack of innovation

• Failing to listen

• Lack of funding

What is the second challenge in achieving social impact according to Olivia Leland?

• Working in silos

• Lack of resources

• Too much bureaucracy

• Lack of interest

What is the third challenge in achieving social impact?

• Insufficient technology

• Thinking too short term

• Lack of collaboration

• Poor leadership

What methodology did Pratham and Teaching at the Right Level develop?

• Grouping kids by location

• Grouping kids by gender

• Grouping kids by level

• Grouping kids by age

What was the result of the Pratham and Teaching at the Right Level program after 50 days?

• Kids were able to speak multiple languages

• Kids were able to do advanced math

• Kids were able to read

• Kids were able to write

What is the ambition for Teaching at the Right Level Africa?

• To reach three million children

• To reach four million children

• To reach two million children

• To reach one million children