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Excellence Through Diversity by Andreas Fast Great individuals often outperform their peers, and when going through school and applying for jobs this seems to be the most important aspect. But who is really outperforming whom? Also, what are we using to measure people? How do you know you’re being fair? Hiring is such a subjective topic and of utmost importance when building a team. Let’s explore how our strengths and weaknesses affect ourselves and the team and, how we need to look past ourselves when building a team. Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/J37V/
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The video, titled "Excellence Through Diversity," presented by Andreas Fast at RailsConf 2016, emphasizes the significance of embracing diversity within teams to enhance their overall performance and innovation. Fast reflects on how human differences, such as cultural backgrounds and personal experiences, play a pivotal role in shaping perspectives and capabilities. Here are the key points discussed throughout the talk: - **Diversity of Perspectives**: Fast illustrates how diverse backgrounds lead to varying perspectives, which are crucial in any team setting. He uses the example of color blindness to show how different individuals perceive the world uniquely and how this can create both challenges and complementary strengths in teamwork. - **The Importance of Communication**: Effective communication is highlighted as vital for navigating differences and fostering collaboration as a team. Fast stresses that understanding and discussing differences can prevent misunderstandings that may escalate into larger issues. - **Adaptation and Learning**: Drawing from personal experiences of being color blind, Fast shares anecdotes about adapting his cooking methods and recognizing colors, emphasizing that the ability to adapt and learn from differences can lead to innovative solutions in a professional environment. - **Team Dynamics and Roles**: Fast draws a parallel between sports teams and workplace teams, explaining how just as teams require diverse positions and skills to succeed in sports, workplaces benefit from diversity of thought and experience. A homogenous team may struggle, while a diverse team can better achieve its goals. - **Building a Cohesive Team Culture**: He underscores the necessity of hiring individuals who complement each other’s skills rather than just focusing on attracting the top candidates. A team should consist of members who share common goals and values, which fosters unity and enhances decision-making. - **Innovation Through Diversity**: Fast concludes that embracing diversity and encouraging mutual respect among team members leads to greater innovation and helps organizations exceed expectations. He argues that the collective effort of a diverse team can accomplish remarkable things when everyone feels included and valued. In summary, the video advocates for recognizing and celebrating individual differences as a pathway to create a collaborative team culture that thrives on diversity. By fostering an inclusive environment, teams can harness the strengths of their members to drive success and meet common goals.
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