• Definition: Thinking inclusively and respecting other points of view
• Benefits:
— Develops new insights
— Deepens understanding
— Overcomes lack of visual cues in Virtual Team environment
• Steps:
A. Understand personal profile
B. Understand team member profiles
C. Understand how differences contribute to team effectiveness
Introduction
Valuing differences means thinking inclusively and respecting other points of view. In this age of divisiveness, the ability to understand and value differences is a crucial challenge to all of us. When differences are valued, teams are more likely to hear multiple perspectives and to develop new insights on old problems. Also, different perspectives from different ...
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