Assess Cognitive Diversity and Barriers to Open Thinking
NAVIGATE
Develop a Strategy for Encouraging Diverse Perspectives
IMPLEMENT
Integrate Diverse Thinking into Operations and Decision-Making
TRACK
Measure the Impact of Cognitive Diversity on Performance
YIELD
Build a Culture of Intellectual Curiosity and Innovation
Using the UNITY framework, let's explore a specific scenario that may keep you up at night...
Scenario
Your organization values diversity of thought and innovation but struggles to break out of conventional ways of thinking. Leadership wants to encourage different perspectives, challenge biases, and create an environment where new ideas thrive. However, current processes, decision-making structures, and workplace culture may be unintentionally stifling creativity and critical thinking. You need a strategy that fosters intellectual diversity, encourages open dialogue, and integrates a broad range of perspectives into everyday operations.
DEI is becoming a "buzz" term, but there's real power in diversity. The key is to apply a relentless focus on your own core values without focus on things like ethnicity, gender, or age.
