Back in the 1980s, we lived through the Era of the Super Leader. That was when the leader knew best. The leader knew everything. And the leader was a superhero.

In the 21st century, however, things are much more complex, and smart leaders are looking for cognitive diversity. Inclusion and diversity help organizations become innovative, creative, resilient, and agile.

What is preventing leaders from building a diverse and integrated team?

We asked Peter MacDonald Hall, the principal consultant at VERCIDA (Values-Equality-Respect-Culture-Inclusion-Diversity-Accessibility). Peter's mission at VERCIDA is to transform the world of work into inclusive, innovative, and high performing environments. Previously, he served as director of inclusion and diversity at The Ocean Partnership and membership director at LGBT Great.