Experts have a clear understanding of the potential advantages that diversity brings to teams and organizations.
APM acknowledges that diverse teams generally outperform homogeneous ones. This correlation is increasingly evident in the performance and financial outcomes of organizations.
Does this align with your personal experience?
In a previous section, you explored exceptional and high-performing teams. Based on your own observations, do you see a connection between diversity and performance? Do teams with greater diversity produce superior work? Additionally, what challenges arise when working in highly diverse teams?
We are genuinely interested in hearing about your experiences and thoughts regarding these questions in the discussion section.
From my experience of working with a team I believe diversity is key to achieving goals quickly because we all have different skills, perspective and know what to do,when and how to do them. it’s helpful in times of project, keeping us focused on the task ahead and meeting the desired expectations and deadlines.
The choice between a diverse or homogeneous team largely depends on the nature of the project. For complex projects, working with a homogeneous team can be advantageous because team members are already familiar with each other’s expertise and abilities. This familiarity makes task allocation simpler, as the team’s capacities are well understood.
On the other hand, when team members are skilled and clearly understand their roles, a diverse team can be more effective. In such cases, each member is motivated to showcase their unique expertise and perform at their best, creating a healthy sense of competition that can drive higher performance.
Working with divers team may be difficult sometimes in a complex project. Where ideas will be needed in order to finish the project within time limit.
I believe both diverse and homogeneous teams have their benefits. In as much as all team members are on the same page when it comes to project management, it is easier to deliver in good time and be a to navigate well through a complex situation or environment. Agreed their are different personalities, perspective and expertise to the project, there might be hitches along the way to reach a conclusion in good time to deliver.
Diverse teams generally perform better in complex, innovative, and problem-solving environments, while homogeneous teams may excel in routine or specialized work. Diversity enhances the range of experience in a team, but experience is needed to channel that diversity productively. The sweet spot is a balance of both.
OMAH EUCHARIA CHINENYE
From my experience there is a relationship between diversity and performance.
The challenges of working in highly diverse teams are 1) misunderstanding caused by differences in language and expressions. 2) Reaching agreement may take longer time holding it to many perspectives. 3) Decision making may be slower.
Diversity and performance are closely linked, as diverse teams often bring broader perspectives, creativity, and better decision-making, which can enhance innovation and competitiveness. However, the benefits of diversity are not automatic; they depend on effective management and inclusion. Highly diverse teams may face challenges such as communication barriers, conflicts, slower coordination, and risks of bias or exclusion. When leaders foster trust and inclusivity, diversity becomes a powerful driver of long-term team performance.
In my experience, working in a diverse team we performed better since everyone has their own area of expertise and are professionals and are also allowed to own their work, while the project manager coordinates all activities and also guides, thereby ensuring that deadlines are met and also within budget
In the past, when working with diverse teams, I observed that individuals bring different experiences, values, and skills to project completion. At times, this combination creates a perfect fit, allowing the team to work together seamlessly, like a well-oiled machine.
From my experience as a Project Manager, I’ve seen firsthand that diverse teams consistently deliver stronger outcomes. By bringing together different perspectives, skills, and experiences, they foster creativity, sharpen problem-solving, and enable more balanced decision-making. While individual experience is valuable, it is the power of diversity that truly drives innovation and sustained success in projects.
I believe there is a connection between diversity and performance as teammates their own area of expertise and tend to perform better in them.
Diverse teammates tend to have challenges as disagreement tends to arise, misunderstanding as a result of cultural difference or age.