Diversity Project launches study on link between cognitive diversity and investment performance

With LBS professor Alex Edmans

Valeria Martinez
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The Diversity Project has partnered with London Business School professor Alex Edmans to conduct a study on the impact of cognitive diversity on team performance in the investment sector.

The cross-company initiative, which represents £13trn in assets across 115 members, said Edmans had been selected from a "wide global field" of academics who submitted research proposals.  Edmans will evaluate whether diversity of perspective and experience enhances a team's investment performance, examining specific scenarios where cognitive diversity may be either beneficial or harmful. He will also explore how firms can come up with inclusive team dynamics to leverage the benefits of cognitive diversity, laying the groundwork for practical guidance on building high-performing teams...

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