Leadership & Management
Building Teams to Tackle the Most Challenging Problems
Yes, expertise matters. But diverse skill sets matter just as much — and perhaps even more — when it comes to solving hard problems.
September 21, 2020
| by
Beth Rimbey
Should a project team be made up of people with the greatest ability or people who will take different approaches to the problem at hand? Stanford Graduate School of Business professor Jonathan Bendor explains the tradeoffs between ability and diversity — and how to combine the two for the best results.
Share this
https://stanford.io/368WPzZ
For media inquiries, visit the Newsroom.
Explore More
Hemant Taneja on Balancing Profit and Purpose
In this episode, the General Catalyst CEO shares thoughts on what he sees for the future of venture capital.
Listen Up, Leaders: A Record-Setting Coach’s Guide to Communication
In this episode, Tara VanDerveer shares her philosophy and strategies around leadership and communication.
If/Then: Why Research Matters
In our season one wrap-up episode, Senior Associate Dean Jesper Sørensen discusses the importance of research.