diversity+inclusion=innovation (tscpa)
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slides from presentation joe gerstandt made for the Texas Society of CPAs in June 2011joegerstandt.comTRANSCRIPT
diversity & inclusion
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What looks like resistance is often a lack
of clarity.Switch, Dan and Chip
Heath
diversity is…
diversity is…
• difference
diversity is…
• difference• takes many forms
diversity is…
• difference• takes many forms
• relational
diversity is…
• difference• takes many forms
• relational• a catalyst
difference changes social groups:
greater diversity=
greater variance in performance
difference can be the cause of…
Introducing or increasing difference in a social group can trigger:
• we vs. they mentality• stereotyping• in-group favoritism• inter-group conflict• satisfaction, performance, turnover get
worse
inclusion is…
Our ability to include difference and utilize the resources that
we have access to.
• fairness of employment practices
• openness to difference• inclusion in decision making• integration of networks
“…being at home…”“…belonging…”
“…able to bring my whole self to work…”
“…feeling that my unique contribution was valued…”
“…my perspective is always considered…”
“…I have a say in what happens…”
1.identity diversity: differences in our social identities.
2.cognitive diversity: differences in how we think and solve problems.
identity
diversity
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cognitive diversity
The extent to which the group reflects differences in
knowledge, including beliefs, preferences and
perspectives.
-Miller, et al (1998) Strategic Management Journal
analyticalrationalrealisticfactuallogical
definitive
risk takercreativeflexible
synthesizerconceptual
intuitive
persistentplanner
organizeddisciplined
detailedpractical
passionatecooperativeempatheticexpressive
harmonizingresponsive
Solving technical problemsAnalyzing complex issues
Logical approach
Interpersonal aspects of situationsIce breakers
Socializing in meetings
ConceptualizingInnovating
Seeing the big picture
Routine MeetingsDetails
Structure
Expressing ideasUnderstanding group dynamics
Team building
Logic ahead of feelingsNo interaction with people
Implementing ideasDeveloping plans
Follow-up and completion
“Blue Sky” thinkingNot following the rules
Joys
Frustrations
Joys
Frustrations
Joys
Frustrations
Joys
Frustrations
Cerebral Mode (abstract & intellectual thought)
Limbic Mode (concrete and emotional processing)
Left
Mod
eR
ight Mode
ANALYZE
ORGANIZE
STRATEGIZE
PERSONALIZE
analyticalrationalrealisticfactuallogical
definitive
risk takercreativeflexible
synthesizerconceptual
intuitive
persistentplanner
organizeddisciplined
detailedpractical
passionatecooperativeempatheticexpressive
harmonizingresponsive
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100 people
MBA Harvard University
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MBA Harvard University
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team #1
team #2
MBA Harvard University
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team #1
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friends with
cognitive
benefits
These theorems that when solving problems, diversity can trump ability and that when making predictions diversity matters just as much as ability are not
political statements. They are mathematical truths.
-Scott Page
Groups often fail to outperform individuals
because they prematurely move to consensus, with
dissenting opinions being suppressed or dismissed.
-Hackman & Morris, Advances in Experimental Social Psychology
Exposure to minority dissent increases
individual courage to resist group pressures to
conformity.
-Nemeth, Chiles (1988) European Journal of Social Psychology
Minority dissent, even dissent that is wrong, stimulates divergent thought. Issues and
problems are considered from more perspectives
and group members find more correct answers.
-Nemeth, Staw (1989) Advances in Experimental Social Psychology
The debating of dissenting issues consequent to
different approaches and perceptions associated with cognitive diversity has been found to stimulate divergent
thinking, which is closely linked to creative output.
-Nemeth, Nemeth-Brown (2003) Group Creativity, Oxford University Press
If everyone is thinking the same thing,
someone isn’t thinking at all.
-General George S. Patton
always disagre
e
lack of trust
us vs. them
personal
conflict
always disagre
e
lack of trust
us vs. them
personal
conflict
always agree lack of
honesty
us vs. them
meeting after the
meeting
sweet
spot
sweet
spot
agree&
disagree
agree&
disagree
inquiry vs.
advocacy
agree&
disagree
inquiry vs.
advocacysolution
s vs.problem
s
agree&
disagree
inquiry vs.
advocacysolution
s vs.problem
sempathy
agree&
disagree
inquiry vs.
advocacysolution
s vs.problem
sempathy
I & we
always disagre
e
lack of trust
us vs. them
personal
conflict
always agree lack of
honesty
us vs. them
meeting after the
meeting
Survey of 1,800 people asked:• Does your boss need to change?• Do your peers need to change?• Do your subordinates need to change?• Do you need to change?
80% agreed that their boss, their peers and their subordinates need to change.
20% believe they need to change. -Sue Annis Hammond, Andrea Mayfield
• conformity & social pressure• labels & stereotypes• power & politics• skills for dialogue and disagreement
• awareness• ground rules & expectations
stereotype
A schema; a cognitive framework that contains our knowledge, beliefs,
expectations and feelings about a social group.
Stereotypes allow for no individuality.
stereotype
waitress librarian
smokebowl
eat hamburgers
smokebowl
eat hamburgers
knitwear glasses
eat salads
in summary…
Diversity means difference.
• Difference shows up in many different forms.
• Difference is present in every relationship / interaction we have.
in summary…
Difference is valuable.
• A catalyst, it increases the potential in a social group.
in summary…
Inclusion is our ability to include
difference.• Informs our ability to
utilize resources available.
If we are not intentional,
deliberate, and proactive about
including difference, we will
unintentionally exclude.
We are called to be
architects of the future, not
its victims.-Buckminster Fuller
highdifference
lowdifference
high interactio
n
learninggrowth
self-organization
stressconflict
exhaustion
celebrationreinforcement
energy
low productivitywasted energy
factions
low interactio
n
reflectionsafety
clearing the decks
isolationmisunderstanding
frustration
comfortbelonging
rest and recovery
boredomstagnation
deathDifference MatrixGlenda Eoyang HSDI
highdifference
lowdifference
high interactio
n
learninggrowth
self-organization
stressconflict
exhaustion
celebrationreinforcement
energy
low productivitywasted energy
factions
low interactio
n
reflectionsafety
clearing the decks
isolationmisunderstanding
frustration
comfortbelonging
rest and recovery
boredomstagnation
deathDifference MatrixGlenda Eoyang HSDI
highdifference
lowdifference
high interactio
n
learninggrowth
self-organization
stressconflict
exhaustion
celebrationreinforcement
energy
low productivitywasted energy
factions
low interactio
n
reflectionsafety
clearing the decks
isolationmisunderstanding
frustration
comfortbelonging
rest and recovery
boredomstagnation
deathDifference MatrixGlenda Eoyang HSDI
highdifference
lowdifference
high interactio
n
learninggrowth
self-organization
stressconflict
exhaustion
celebrationreinforcement
energy
low productivitywasted energy
factions
low interactio
n
reflectionsafety
clearing the decks
isolationmisunderstanding
frustration
comfortbelonging
rest and recovery
boredomstagnation
deathDifference MatrixGlenda Eoyang HSDI
highdifference
lowdifference
high interactio
n
learninggrowth
self-organization
stressconflict
exhaustion
celebrationreinforcement
energy
low productivitywasted energy
factions
low interactio
n
reflectionsafety
clearing the decks
isolationmisunderstanding
frustration
comfortbelonging
rest and recovery
boredomstagnation
deathDifference MatrixGlenda Eoyang HSDI
high difference
lowdifference
high interactio
n
move to low difference:Tell a joke.
State a shared value or belief.
Share personal experience.
Pick a low difference topic.
move to low interaction:
Stop communicating.Leave the area.Explain yourself.
Pick a low communication
topic.
low interactio
n
move to high interaction:
Ask a question.Use another medium.
Listen more.Pick a high
communication topic.
move to high difference:Amplify little differences
Play devils advocatePick a high
difference topicDifference MatrixGlenda Eoyang HSDI
high difference
lowdifference
high interactio
n
move to low difference:Tell a joke.
State a shared value or belief.
Share personal experience.
Pick a low difference topic.
move to low interaction:
Stop communicating.Leave the area.Explain yourself.
Pick a low communication
topic.
low interactio
n
move to high interaction:
Ask a question.Use another medium.
Listen more.Pick a high
communication topic.
move to high difference:Amplify little differences
Play devils advocatePick a high
difference topicDifference MatrixGlenda Eoyang HSDI
high difference
lowdifference
high interactio
n
move to low difference:Tell a joke.
State a shared value or belief.
Share personal experience.
Pick a low difference topic.
move to low interaction:
Stop communicating.Leave the area.Explain yourself.
Pick a low communication
topic.
low interactio
n
move to high interaction:
Ask a question.Use another medium.
Listen more.Pick a high
communication topic.
move to high difference:Amplify little differences
Play devils advocatePick a high
difference topicDifference MatrixGlenda Eoyang HSDI
high difference
lowdifference
high interactio
n
move to low difference:Tell a joke.
State a shared value or belief.
Share personal experience.
Pick a low difference topic.
move to low interaction:
Stop communicating.Leave the area.Explain yourself.
Pick a low communication
topic.
low interactio
n
move to high interaction:
Ask a question.Use another medium.
Listen more.Pick a high
communication topic.
move to high difference:Amplify little differences
Play devils advocatePick a high
difference topicDifference MatrixGlenda Eoyang HSDI
high difference
lowdifference
high interactio
n
move to low difference:Tell a joke.
State a shared value or belief.
Share personal experience.
Pick a low difference topic.
move to low interaction:
Stop communicating.Leave the area.Explain yourself.
Pick a low communication
topic.
low interactio
n
move to high interaction:
Ask a question.Use another medium.
Listen more.Pick a high
communication topic.
move to high difference:Amplify little differences
Play devils advocatePick a high
difference topicDifference MatrixGlenda Eoyang HSDI
thank you!
resources• The Difference: How the Power of
Diversity Creates Better Groups, Firms, Schools, and Societies | Scott Page
• The Wisdom of Crowds | James Surowiecki
• A Whole New Mind | Daniel Pink • The Medici Effect | Frans Johansson• The Geography of Thought | Richard
Nisbett
resources• Achieving Success Through Social
Capital: Tapping Hidden Resources in Your Personal and Business Network | Wayne E. Baker
• The Whole Brain Business Book | Ned Herrmann
• Competitive Advantage Through People: Unleashing the Power of the Work Force | Jeffrey Pfeffer
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