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Antipattern #32 · curiosity · p. 261
Building Homophilic Teams
Cognitive and intellectual diversity in teams amplifies problem-solving acumen.
The Tin Man Behavior
Forming teams made up of people with similar mindsets and backgrounds to create cohesion and harmony, and for perceived progress, within the group.
The Results
- ·Poor decision-making due to blind spots
- ·Reduced team adaptability and resilience
- ·Stifled innovation and curiosity
How Octopus Organizations Behave Instead
- ↳They build teams with cognitive and intellectual diversity.
- ↳They amplify constructive conflict.
- ↳They reimagine talent strategies to avoid biases and focus on culture-add, not just culture-fit.