Achieving diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace continues to be a challenge for most organizations. Despite a substantial investment of time and money, many companies aren’t reaching their DE&I goals. By contrast, in team sports, the principles of DE&I seem to be flourishing.
What is it about team sports that makes achieving DE&I easier? What lessons can employers learn? Here are a few characteristics that differentiate the typical workplace from a sports team.