Why Leaders Should Think in Maps | Ask Jack Dangermond

Maps are a kind of language. Jack Dangermond, Esri Founder and President, explains why spatial literacy matters and why understanding must come before action. People rely on maps to make sense of the world. We navigate with them, check the weather with them, and have followed major world events through them, including the spread of COVID-19, wars, and famine. That everyday use makes maps a shared visual language almost anyone can read. The point for leaders is simple: understanding precedes action. Before an organization can respond to a crisis or make a sound decision, people need a clear picture of what is happening and where. Maps are one of the most direct ways to build that picture. Learn more about Esri’s mapping technology: https://www.esri.com/en-us/cp/map-analyze-business-data-in-arcgis/overview Subscribe to @esrimaps for more on maps, GIS, and spatial thinking.