Discussing Differences, Socializing Together Factors in Strong Leadership

Dec 23, 2021, 3:56 PM

(from the Conversation) A recent survey of nonprofit organizations has found that leadership teams that are more diverse, in terms of race, class, gender and religion, are more effective in collaboration and participation. How such teams interact is key. Organizations whose leaders and staff regularly talked about their racial, class, gender and religious differences with their colleagues were more successful overall. Socializing and doing group activities, such as sharing meals, serving others, playing games and even singing songs, helped these groups maximize their effectiveness in reaching their goals. That was particularly true when the events gave the leaders and staff opportunities to highlight characteristics of their culture or community.

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