Diversity is simply superior
Johannon Olson, RN/MBA
Tiger 21 & Vistage Chair │ Bay Area Native │ Community │ Longevity Mom taught me to be a helper │ That’s what I do │ Perhaps I can help you?
Diversity: The Secret Sauce to Smarter Thinking and Greater Success!
You've probably heard the saying, "diversity is our strength." But what does that mean? In a business context, diversity refers to including people from different backgrounds and perspectives. A diverse workforce brings a broader range of skills, ideas, and experiences. And that can make your business more innovative and successful. Here's a closer look at how diversity makes you smarter.
Diverse perspectives lead to better decision-making. You're more likely to make better decisions when you have a team of people with different backgrounds and viewpoints. That's because diverse teams better consider all sides of an issue and identify potential problems. They're also more likely to develop creative solutions that nobody on a homogeneous team would have thought of.
Diverse groups are more productive.
A study by McKinsey & Company found that companies with gender-diverse executive teams were 21% more likely to outperform their industry peers on profitability. Companies with ethnically diverse executive teams were 33% more likely to outperform their peers on profitability. Why? Because diversity fosters an environment where people feel comfortable sharing new ideas and challenging the status quo. As a result, diverse teams are usually more productive than homogeneous ones.
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Diversity attracts top talent.
The best and brightest employees want to work for companies that value diversity and inclusion. To attract top talent, you need to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected. When you do that, you'll not only attract great employees—you'll also keep them longer.
Diverse companies are more innovative
Diversity leads to better decision-making (as we saw in point number one), but it also fosters innovation. That's because diverse teams are better at generating new ideas and creating creative solutions to problems. So, if you're looking for a competitive edge, building a more diverse workforce is one way to get it.
Companies with diverse management teams are more profitable than their competitors. They're also more innovative, attracting top talent and boosting productivity. Diversity is good for business. Creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome is essential if you want your company to succeed. By valuing diversity, you'll set your company up for success now and in the future.