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VP of Design @ Deutsche Bank | FinTech, AdTech, AI, Design and Product Leadership

Berlin is a very multicultural city and this is one of the reasons why we have a housing problem — everyone wants to be a part of it. Companies are similar to cities. If you are bright and diverse you will attract wonderful talents that will lead business to success. On the opposite side teams that lack diversity and consist of members from the same cultural/social background can create unforeseen risks. This can hinder innovation and lead to plenty of issues. Yes, a team of similar backgrounds breeds comfort BUT risks becoming an echo chamber, stifling innovation and fresh perspectives. Limited viewpoints mean limited solutions and the risk of missed opportunities. Then it leads to biased hiring and bigger problems. Mono-culture often unintentionally breeds bias in hiring, choosing someone they are used to, who will be comfortable with their common culture. Next comes "The Isolation Trap" — the majority alienates others, fostering exclusion that poisons workplace culture. Embracing diversity is vital for tech companies to thrive, not just a buzzword. I worked in both diverse and mono teams so first hand I understand the dangers. This is especially important to remember during Women's History Month. #internationalwomensday #diversityequityinclusion #TeamBuilding #teamculture #culturematters #womenhistorymonth Are you on a mono or diverse team side?

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