“The best workforce is a diverse workforce.” — Ted Colbert, Boeing’s CIO

There is a great deal of research showing the benefits of diversity in companies. A 2017 Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study identified diversity as a key driver of innovation, finding that diverse teams produce 19% more revenue. Results showed that these companies develop more relevant products because they are more in tune with the customer’s changing needs. Their adaptability is a byproduct of varying backgrounds and perspectives generating an array of insights, ideas and solutions.

In her analysis of the study, advisor and scientist Anna Powers states:

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