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Diversity and Inclusion – Two Very Different Concepts

Great Leadership By Dan

You need to de-bias the systems that run the organisation, such as recruitment, pay, procurement, talent management and marketing. This creates a culture where disagreement and debate is welcome, and guards against blind spots and groupthink. And you need to lead inclusively.

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It's OK to Give Shareholders Access to Outside Directors

Harvard Business Review

I recently participated in a stimulating roundtable discussion on how U.S. Diversity of opinions, rather than indicating board dysfunction, may also give shareholders confidence that the board is tackling important issues holistically and not plagued by groupthink. boards of directors should engage with their companies'' shareholders.

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Being the Boss’s Favorite Is Great, Until It’s Not

Harvard Business Review

You can get trapped in a version of groupthink, with a single set of shared relationships. Now she’s been identified to participate in numerous special projects, and other senior leaders have expressed interest in having her join their projects or teams. Sometimes, though, your boss simply won’t loosen the leash.

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The 11 Essential Elements Needed to Achieve True Collaboration

Leading Blog

Rather than engaging in an endless tug-of-war over the dwindling crumbs in a finite market, collaborative companies find ways to make the pie bigger, or create whole new pies , expanding everyone’s market and revenue. Willing Participation. Without diversity groupthink sets in. Diverse Group.

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