When inclusivity is not brought to a diverse context, the natural result can be conflict and a closure of communication—the exact opposite of the creativity that Principled Innovation is meant to inspire. As the author of this article in Forbes magazine writes, inclusivity goes beyond simply seeking to bring a wide array of differences into a room—it raises the level to which the team members value that difference, draw it out through civility in speaking and listening, and seek to leverage it for more complete understandings that lead to “positive change for humanity.” Research shows that strong leadership is key to managing the potential conflict.
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Values sort
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30 minutes
By: Principled Innovation® (PI)
Education journey
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20 minutes
By: Principled Innovation® (PI)
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20 minutes
By: Linda A. Hill
What the research tells us about team creativity and innovation
Article
15 minutes
By: Harvard Business Review, Roger Schwarz
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Article
15 minutes
By: Edutopia, Stephen Merrill