# Diversity & Performance

*Tom Geraghty · Politics, Diversity & Equity, Models & Critique*

Summarises Bresman and Edmondson's research showing psychological safety mediates the relationship between diversity and performance. Argues PS is a prerequisite for diversity to translate into performance — without it, diverse teams underperform homogeneous ones.

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## Connected concepts (9)

- [Cultural Diversity at Work: The Effects of Diversity Perspectives on Work Group Processes and Outcomes](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/ely-thomas-2001.md) (paper)
- [Inclusion and Diversity in Work Groups: A Review and Model for Future Research](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/shore-et-al-2011.md) (paper)
- [Exploring the Relationship between Team Diversity, Psychological Safety and Team Performance: Evidence from Pharmaceutical Drug Development](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/bresman-edmondson-2022.md) (paper)
- [Not Same for Everyone](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/psychological-safety-isnt-the-same-for-everyone.md)
- [PS, Inclusion & Politics](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/psychological-safety-inclusion-and-political-beliefs.md)
- [Watermelon Effect](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/the-watermelon-effect-and-greenwashing.md)
- [Measuring PS](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/measure-psychological-safety.md)
- [PS & Belonging](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/psychological-safety-and-belonging.md)
- [Streetlight Effect](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/the-streetlight-effect.md)