RESEARCH

Innovation, Creativity & Problem Solving

• There is a positive correlation between management diversity and innovation. [Boston Consulting Group]

  • See also Rocío Lorenzo's TED Talk on this research.

• Diverse teams improve the mental agility of the individuals within the team. [Neuroleadership Institute] 

Talent Attraction & Retention

• People who feel "on guard" due to their gender, race or ethnicity have a higher intent to leave an organization. [Catalyst]

• Advancing inclusion and diversity can positively impact talent attraction and retention. [McKinsey]

Productivity & Performance

• Teams with inclusive leadership report increased performance, collaboration and better decision making. [HBR/Deloitte]

• In venture capital, more diverse teams make better investments. [Harvard Business School]

• Companies with diverse workforces perform better financially. [McKinsey]

Diving Deeper

• Going beyond the business case for diversity and exploring what's necessary to make it beneficial. [HBR]