Countless studies have proven that diversity in the workplace fosters positive innovation. Specific talent recruitment drives are held in order to include people from different demographics, sexes and social groups to the organization. Yet none of this will ever succeed, unless a major flaw in the natural psyche of human beings gets rectified. This is the fact that people tend to look out for similar younger ones in order to groom or mentor them. The mentors see in these mentees, younger versions of themselves. That is why, it is people who look similar to them and belong to a similar socio-economic strata are more likely to approach them. Spotting talent outside the usual demographic, defeating all established stereotypes also helps the trainer as he/she gets to broaden one’s horizons. A more empathetic, emotionally mature leader is created.

Source:https://hbr.org/2017/04/mentor-people-who-arent-like-you?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+harvardbusiness+%28HBR.org%29

Uploaded Date:27/06/2017