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Studies show the more diverse a workforce, the more successful an organization is likely to be. A 2018 McKinsey report found that firms with greater gender diversity are 21 percent more likely to enjoy above-average profits. Teams with greater ethnic and cultural diversity are 33 percent more likely to outperform. [1] But recruiting a diverse team isn\u2019t enough. To get the best from your employees, you have to unlock \u2018diversity of thought\u2019. Here\u2019s how. <\/p>\n\n
The term \u2018diversity of thought\u2019 refers to how our culture, background, experiences and personality make us think differently \u2013 or hold different opinions \u2013 than others. [2] Studies show that groups with greater diversity of thought: <\/p>
But employees with different backgrounds may be reluctant to share their ideas, especially when most of their colleagues are \u2018different\u2019 to them. Here\u2019s how top-performing organizations get the most from their people. <\/p>