Teams are made up of people from diverse walks of life and with different life experiences, and they all have valuable contributions to make. LEADERSHIP AT ALL LEVELS HOW TO BRIDGE GAPS WITH FELLOW EMPLOYEES BY LINDSAY LANORE, SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF LEARNING AND EXPERIENCE OFFICER, ICBA In a diverse world, one of the greatest skills a leader can have is the ability to talk to people with different perspectives. This goes beyond making space for diversity of background, experience or opinion; it’s about listening and learning. Teams are made up of people from diverse walks of life and with different life experiences, and they all have valuable contributions to make. Here are some tips on how to encourage productive conversation between diverse team members, and how to turn difference into an asset: 1. Avoid making assumptions about people. We all have our preconceptions, but push beyond them. You may be surprised by what you discover about your team members, and you may unearth skill sets that are useful to the bank. 22 Community Banker
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