Innoversity

The Economist December 2001 - The broad diversity of technological design appears to be narrowing. Is innovation running out of big ideas to exploit? This article describes how, for all its single-minded predictability, technology has always flourished on a diversity of opinions and an unerring ability to invent alternative solutions. Even when working within the same physical constraints, there have been a variety of ways of meeting the same specific requirement

WHERE ARE YOU ON THE TALENT MAP?

FastCompany January 2001 - This article which offers a rather radical - but highly interesting perspective on the role of population in hiring, and how important it can be for companies to be situated in a geographically inclusive region, as would be represented by a large gay community.

MANAGING A MULTICULTURAL WORKFORCE
Black Enterprise July 2001 - According to this article, the benefits to obtain from a diverse workforce have proven to be an increase in employee morale, productivity, teamwork, problem solving and innovation.
Introducing diversity by Susanne Justesen (Innoversity.dk)
July 2001 - This article provides you with an overview of the existing research within the field of diversity - and may offer you some insights into how diversity is actually constructed and maintained within organisations.

CHALLENGES TO DIVERSITY
Pharmaceutical Executive July 2001 - Many pharmaceutical companies seem to value differences and the advantages associated with having a variety of people in the workforce. In spite of this there is an increasing need to develop more competencies within the field of diversity - especielly when it comes to diversity leadership, recruitment and retainment.

LUCENT TECHNOLOGY: INNOVATION & DIVERSITY
November 2000 - This case story is based on a speech made by the President and CEO, and explains the way they pursue diversity in order to enhance innovation and problem solving. Lucent has received numerous rewards and applyes for patents more often than most companies. Maybe because they treat their employees in an 'Innoversity Way'.

MIGHTY IS THE MONGREL
Fast Company July 2000 - What does it take to win in the global economy? A commitment to mixing people, experiences, and ideas. Companies and countries that embrace diversity to stimulate creativity will be the ones that own the future.

PITTSBURG DEPENDS ON DIVERSITY
Post-Gazette October 2000 - Take a look at the nation's leading high-tech centers: They are places where people from virtually any background can settle and make it happen. The growth and development of great cities comes from their ability to harness diversity, welcome newcomers and turn their energy and ideas into innovations and wealth.

XEROX: STRATEGIES TO LEVERAGE DIVERSITY
April 1999 - This case story describes a strategic approach to diversity as it is seen at Xerox, who describe the five most important issues in how to keep growing and improving your organisation. It is also explained how to pursue this strategy in your own organisation.

DIVERSITY IN THE US CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
March 1999 in the Seattle Daily- A very cut to the chase article about how and why to increase diversity in the construction industry in the US. The author bases his advice and guidelines on statistics and proven facts.