Building the innovation dream team : the role of cognitive diversity, knowledge sharing and team climate in team innovation

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.