Discovery at the crossroads of diverse paths/Diversity and inclusion is a must to make innovation work for all

A decade ago, I was working in Norway's maritime industry as a communications adviser, and I noticed how diverse the workforce was, with a large number of highly skilled foreign-born workers. Firms can only gain a competitive advantage through increased diversity if they reject this premise and...

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Published in:Nature (London) 2022-12, Vol.612 (7939), p.S11-S11
Main Author: Solheim, Marte C W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business competition
Corporate culture
Cultural Diversity
Employees
Innovations
Workforce
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Summary:A decade ago, I was working in Norway's maritime industry as a communications adviser, and I noticed how diverse the workforce was, with a large number of highly skilled foreign-born workers. Firms can only gain a competitive advantage through increased diversity if they reject this premise and integrate the knowledge and expertise of their employees in meaningful ways. When white participants observed the accomplishments of Black participants first-hand, it made them more likely to follow their lead.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/d41586-022-04205-2