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Season of life diversity

Season of life diversity

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Season of life diversity

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- My childhood best friend and I are the exact same age. We attended the same school, are the same gender, grew up in the same neighborhood, played the same sports, both went to universities, and even went to the same church. After college, my friend and her boyfriend got married, bought a house, got a dog, and started a big family. The stresses and worries and joys and makeup of her days add a unique dimension to her work team that is different from my contribution I make in my work team. Because of her season of life, she is able to add unique insight, innovation, ideas, and problem solving. Season of life is a secondary or acquire diversity that adds significant value to teams. On a team that has diversity in seasons of life, you'll encounter added value in many key areas. First, seasons can influence more holistic problem solving. Different seasons can influence our mindset when approaching challenges and problems. A team…

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