From Diversity Executive
Corinne Post 11/19/12
Differences in the way people process information can yield favorable team dynamics and high performance.
An organization’s ability to innovate is paramount when vying to stay competitive. While managers are encouraged to put together innovative teams with a diversity of task-relevant experts, new research in team psychology shows that how employees think is as important to innovation as the knowledge they bring to the table. Their cognitive styles can be measured with psychometric tests similar to those used to assess individual personality.