“Clashing expectations are what most consistently derail any team, and especially a culturally diverse team. So if you take the time to "define" the goal carefully upfront, you've addressed one of the most difficult and important parts of the innovative process.” IfsImportantProcessDifficultGoalTeamExpectationsDiverseConsistentlyInnovativeDiverse Teams Author:David Livermore
“Generating diverse ideas requires being clear about the kind of input needed and creating multiple ways for diverse team members to share their ideas (e.g. use more than just a brainstorming session).” WayKindIdeasUseClearTeamShareNeededMembersCreatingDiverseMultipleSessionInputBrainstormingTeam MemberDiverse Teams Author:David Livermore
“Smaller companies are often more homogenous. Don't simply increase your diversity because of the social pressure to do so. Instead, realize that hiring a more diverse team will give you a whole new repertoires of innovative ideas. And then develop a strategy for effectively using the diversity of your team.” GivingIdeasWholeSocialRealizingCompanyTeamDiversityIncreasePressureStrategyDiverseInnovativeHiringSocial PressureInnovative IdeasDiverse Teams Author:David Livermore