The Diversity Of Diversity: Business Benefits Powered By Personal Experience

Published date05 April 2024
Law FirmAlixPartners
AuthorMs Catherine Sherwin

Traditionally, diversity has been framed as a picture, a snapshot of physical differences. However, as business leaders it is vital to understand – and embrace – that diversity is not just skin-deep. It is about the richness of experiences, the variety of perspectives, and the unique insights that come from living a life unlike any other.

The diversity of diversity, a concept as layered as it is critical, compels us to look beyond what we look like and consider who we are at our core – our backgrounds, cultures, and the myriad life paths that have shaped our thinking. In the business world, such rich human tapestry isn't just an ethical choice; it is a strategic imperative.

Diversity seen only in terms of blunt demographic details sells the concept short. Pragmatically, we know that teams that are diverse in age, socioeconomic background, education, and even...

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