For whatever metric they are using to measure “productivity”, this study says it’s a wash. Others say it’s beneficial. If you step back from questionable quanti

For whatever metric they are using to measure “productivity”, this study says it’s a wash. Others say it’s beneficial. If you step back from questionable quantitative measures, it’s obvious that you will gain qualitative benefits from having a team made up of people with different mindsets, backgrounds, experiences, and opinions, so long as they treat each other with respect and good faith. Team dynamics are far more complex than just what type of people are on the team, though. Leadership, purpose, process, relationships, communication, openness, morale, and expectations all probably play as much or more a role in productivity and success. You won’t magically solve all your problems by creating diverse teams, but if you can build diverse teams that work well, you’re probably doing the right stuff in general.