Question

How can managers ensure that a team reaps the advantages of diversity while not being thwarted by some of the challenges team diversity raises?

Answer 1

a)Managers can construct teams to tap diversity on the some dimensions and commonality on others.
b)Team members may come,for instance,from different functional areas,but have worked on similar types of projects.
c) project charter and contract book are also important tools in team administration. By having all team members agree to a charter, the team leader can ensure members have a common understanding of the project and their responsibilities, and can generate a feeling of team ownership of the project.
d)Manager can motivate diverse teams to work cohesively by creating opportunities for frequent and long-term contact and providing incentives for success.
e)The contract book is a tool for monitoring and evaluating the team's performance and another means by which the team leader can create ownership and commitment to the project on the part of team members.