By Diana Cordova, Business Development and Marketing Director
Diversity simply refers to difference, variety or dissimilarity. Expressed this way and applied to the workplace, it’s hard to see diversity as anything but an advantage. In fact, your ability to effectively connect with a broad customer base and succeed relies on the varied talents and perspective that can only be gained from diversity.
The beauty of a diverse work environment, team or network is that it lets you rely on others’ strengths, it provides alternate perspectives, and it prevents you from having to be an expert at everything. Whether you’re a business owner, a leader responsible for team results, or an individual who works on their own, there are a lot of ways to make your best efforts even better by engaging the diversity around you.
Here are five simple ways to generate new ideas and improve projects and results by tapping into the genius of diversity:
When you think of diversity, consider the diversity of experience, expertise, style, industry and education among things that make us different and allow for new perspectives. What about the diversity of how each of us sees the world? This is what makes for a rich conversation that leads to creativity and success. You’re likely aware that fostering diversity in the workplace is the right thing to do; beyond that, it’s one of the smartest things you can do to improve your effectiveness.