The dissimilar backgrounds of diverse team members often result in clashes unless care is taken to create a psychologically safe environment
A pervasive idea surrounds diverse teams: They are assumed to perform much better than less diverse teams, thanks to the breadth of perspectives and ideas they generate. This is a familiar refrain we hear from the participants in our executive education seminars.
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