The value of diversity in leadership teams or organizations is widely recognized and discussed. The dimensions considered in this context are cultural background, origin, gender and sometimes age, hence generation. In this article I’d like to develop my line of thought on a best suited diversity for high performing (leadership) teams. Teams performing not only in leading through day-to-day operational challenges but capable to master crisis, disruption, strategic changes or simply the unexpected.
1. a mix of professions,
2.mixing company outsiders and “Lifers”,
3.and adding people of various industry backgrounds.