Lecture 7: Diversity and Inclusion in Teams

Social Sciences - 5 slides

This lecture emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in teams, highlighting how diverse perspectives lead to improved creativity, problem-solving, and team dynamics. It covers the impact of bias, strategies for building inclusive cultures, and concludes with the competitive advantages t

Topics Covered

  • Understanding Diversity & Inclusion in Teams
  • The Impact of Bias on Team Dynamics
  • Strategies for Fostering an Inclusive Team Culture
  • Diversity and Innovation: The Creative Edge
  • Conclusion: The Power of Inclusive Teams

References

  • Edmondson, A.C. (1999) 'Psychological safety and learning behavior in work teams', Administrative Science Quarterly, 44(2), pp. 350-383.
  • McKinsey & Company (2020) Diversity Wins: How Inclusion Matters. Available at: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights.
  • Google in Diversity Annual Report (2021).
  • Tajfel, H. and Turner, J.C. (1979) An Integrative Theory of Intergroup Conflict. Monterey: Brooks/Cole.
  • Greenwald, A.G., McGhee, D.E. and Schwartz, J.L.K. (1998) 'Measuring individual differences in implicit cognition', Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 74(6), pp. 1464-1480.
  • Prime, J. and Salib, E. (2014) 'Inclusive leadership: The view from six countries', Catalyst.
  • Starbucks Corporate Communications (2018) Racial Bias Training Initiative.
  • Page, S.E. (2007) The Difference: How the Power of Diversity Creates Better Groups, Firms, Schools, and Societies. Princeton University Press.
  • Harvard Business Review (2013) 'Bringing diversity into innovation'.
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