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He presents overwhelming evidence that teams that include different kinds of thinkers outperform homogeneous groups on complex tasks, producing what he calls \"diversity bonuses.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese bonuses include improved problem solving, increased innovation, and more accurate predictions—all of which lead to better results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on research in economics, psychology, computer science, and many other fields, \u003cem\u003eThe Diversity Bonus\u003c\/em\u003e also tells the stories of businesses and organisations that have tapped the power of diversity to solve complex problems. 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