Building the innovation dream team: the role of cognitive diversity, knowledge sharing and team climate in team innovation. Issue 5 (15th June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Is Part Of: Human resource management international digest. Volume 28:Issue 5(2020)
• Page Start: 9
• Page End: 12
• Publication Date: 2020-06-15
• Subjects: Teams -- Cognitive diversity -- Knowledge sharing -- Team innovation -- Team climate -- Team performance; Personnel management -- Periodicals; 658.3124
• DOI: 10.1108/HRMID-02-2020-0039
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0967-0734

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach: This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings: Teams with greater cognitive diversity are more like to engage knowledge sharing. Teams that share knowledge have greater team innovation. Diverse teams are more effective at knowledge sharing in a team climate that encourages and creates space for knowledge sharing practices. Originality/value: The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.