Teams – the more diversified the better
Below is a great article from the Globe and Mail newspaper. The article focuses on women and how women increase the “collective intelligence” of the team – not because women are more intelligent but because they tend to be better at teasing out and listening to diverse opinions. I am thrilled that this has been proven by research. I have personally seen it in action.
The best team I have worked with is incredibly diverse – all different personalities, different genders and different backgrounds. I know they were diverse not just because they looked different but because we measured it – we did personality profiles on all of them. They are the best team in my opinion because they actually drove change through their organization – they got results. Diverse teams are often harder to manage– there is often more conflict and more discussion. Everyone does not agree easily. This is what makes them better.
