How is Advantages and Disadvantages Diversity in Teams important?

Having diversity within a team offers the advantage of introducing fresh viewpoints to problem-solving and decision-making tasks. Such diversity fosters a range of perspectives, enhancing the likelihood of creative or innovative solutions being identified. Conversely, teams lacking a common perspective often expend more time deliberating on issues (Mony, 2024, p. 203).

However, diversity on a team can also pose challenges, particularly in terms of collaboration and problem-solving. Diverse teams may encounter difficulties in working together and resolving issues, potentially leading to delays in convening initial meetings and decreased satisfaction with the team experience. Additionally, diverse teams may rate their effectiveness and efficiency lower initially. Nevertheless, as team members become more acquainted with one another over time, these challenges tend to diminish (Mony, 2024, p. 204).

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