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Discover the Actual Number of People You Can Effectively Manage

Beyond Philosophy

Throughout human history, it seems that around 150 is the number of meaningful relationships any human can maintain. Oxford University’s anthropology professor Robin Dunbar discovered this number by studying monkey groups and extrapolating that number to match the human brain’s capacity. Understanding why this is can help you optimize your ability to manage your team, your business, and even your social media feed.