Why You Need Diversity On Your Team And 4 Ways To Build It
What makes for an unstoppable team? One word: diversity. Trello writer Kat Boogaard states that a diverse team is composed of a variety of different people from various backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences. Research shows that being intentional about building a diverse team leads to a number of different benefits. Boodaard outlines three advantages of a diverse team.
- Diversity Breeds Creativity And Innovation.
- Diversity Leads To Better Return On Investment.
- Diverse Teams Have Better Employee Recruitment And Retention.
Diversity matters, but you must build on it to keep your team dynamic strong. Boogaard outlines four ways to accomplish this:
- Rethink “Culture Fit”
- Check Your Biases
- Take A Close Look At Your Recruitment Materials
- Don’t Forget About Inclusion
Building and supporting a thriving team is no easy task, but the investment in a diverse team culture is easily a more favorable route. Boogaard concludes that while everything from psychological safety to transparent communication are all key ingredients in the recipe for a high-performing team, diversity is the not-so-secret sauce that you quite literally can’t afford to leave out.
Original Post by Kat Boogaard at Trello
