Diverse teams Quote by Sara Wachter-Boettcher
““Study after study shows that diverse teams perform better. In a 2014 report for Scientific American, Columbia professor Katherine W. Phillips examined a broad cross section of research related to diversity and organizational performance. And over and over, she found that the simple act of interacting in a diverse group improves performance, because it “forces group members to prepare better, to anticipate alternative viewpoints and to expect that reaching consensus will take effort.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Scientific American, 2014, “Diversity and Performance” by Katherine W. Phillips
Diverse teams outperform because interaction forces better preparation, anticipation of alternatives, and effortful consensus.
In simple terms: Diverse groups work better due to preparation and effort.
Key Takeaway
Leverage diversity for stronger outcomes.
Themes
teamwork
diversity
performance
Mood
collaborative
analytical
Type
leadership
organizational
When to use this quote
- project planning
- product development
- policy design
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
group dynamics
cognitive load
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you structure diverse teams to balance speed and depth?
- What barriers arise when forcing consensus?
A Different Perspective
Diversity may cause slower decision making and conflict.
