Three studies examined the role of leadership behaviors in diverse teams. Based on the Categorization-Elaboration Model (van Knippenberg, De Dreu, & Homan, 2004), I argue that diverse teams might benefit the most from relational, considerate leadership behaviors. These types of leaders might...

Work group diversity, the degree to which there are differences between group members, may affect group process and performance positively as well as negatively. Much is still unclear about the effects of diversity, however. We review the 1997-2005 literature on work group diversity to assess...