I enjoyed your comments on what is standing out for you. (And I L-O-V-E your diagram, complete with the visual pun (paws for understanding).

Your notes (above) highlight some implications of working with diversity in the context of groups that are attempting to think and communicate together. As you suggest in your notes, I believe that recognizing the challenges of diversity (in relation to thinking and communicating) is a CRITICAL skill for anyone — facilitator, leader, participant — who wants to cultivate a collaborative mindset. Your diagram speaks powerfully to this issue.

I would be delighted to hear from — and trade notes with — anyone who is involved in gathering up the skills and tools for strengthening one’s collaborative mindset.
– Sam Kaner