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...

Similar diversity constellations have sometimes been found to aid and sometimes to hamper group processes and performance. Previous research has revealed that diversity can promote group functioning when perceived in terms of differences ("we're all different individuals") but disrupt group...

A small but growing body of literature adds to our understanding of performance spirals in teams. Initial performance is often highly predictive of later performance, which has the unfortunate implication that teams that initially perform poorly may experience great difficulties in improving...