“Diverse teams perform better” is not actually fully correct

„Diverse teams perform better” is what is often said as an argument for investing in DEI.

Yes and no.

There is also evidence that teams’ diversity is not the sufficient and deciding factor for the teams to perform better than homogenous teams.

It’s the inclusion.

It's the inclusion that makes the diversity be available as a resource.

Diverse teams can underperform homogeneous teams if inclusion is not a habit and the differences are not managed properly and productively.

The team needs to build a habit of inclusion and leaders play a crucial part in that role modeling.

What do you think are crucially important inclusive behaviors that leaders can role model for the team to become more inclusive?