Diversity in Teams and Organizations. Challenges and Opportunities

Seminar paper from the year 2023 in the subject Leadership and Human Resources - Miscellaneous, grade: 1,3, AKAD University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart, language: English, abstract: The paper examines the importance of diversity in teams and organizations, defines the concept of diversity, and introduces the Four Layers of Diversity model by Gardenswartz and Rowe. Various problems that can arise in diverse teams, as well as methods for problem-solving, such as diversity training and change management, are discussed. The benefits of a pro-diversity strategy for organizations are outlined based on the arguments by Cox and Blake, highlighting both internal and external competitive advantages. Finally, it is emphasized that effective diversity management can lead to higher profits and improved quality of life and work.