When Diversity Is Good for the Group
In a homogenous group setting, the sense of similarity among peers can make it feel as though the group can collaborate more easily. But when it comes to group performance, easy is not always best. An expert from the Neuroleadership Institute shares insights on diversity and group dynamics.
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David Rock
Dr. David Rock is the Co-founder and CEO of the NeuroLeadership Institute (NLI). The Institute is a 23-year-old cognitive science consultancy that has advised over 50% of the Fortune 100. With operations in 24 countries, the Institute brings neuroscientists and leadership experts together to make organizations better for humans through science. Rock has authored four successful books including Your Brain at Work, a business best-seller. He has written for and been quoted in Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider,CNBC, Forbes, Fortune, Inc., USA Today,BBC, The Boston Globe, and more. He holds a professional doctorate in the Neuroscience of Leadership from Middlesex University in the UK.
RELATED RESOURCES
- David Rock, Heidi Grant, and Jacqui Grey, "Diverse Teams Feel Less Comfortable — and That’s Why They Perform Better," Harvard Business Review.
- Mark A. Thornton and Jason P. Mitchell, Theories of Person Perception Predict Patterns of Neural Activity During Mentalizing