When Teams Work

CHAPTER 5

ENABLING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

‘Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.’

Stephen R. Covey, American author and educator

INTRODUCTION

Social movements such as Black Lives Matter, #ME Too and LGBTQ rights have propelled Diversity and Inclusion to the top of organisation’s agendas. And it has become an essential part of recruitment too. Nearly 70 per cent of jobseekers now think that diversity is highly important when it comes to choosing an organisation to work for. This suggests that Diversity and Inclusion matters by encouraging a broader perspective on complex issues and more effective outcomes. Appropriate levels of diversity will have a direct effect on your team’s performance, its ability to attract and retain talent ...