Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
This recording is part of the National Association of Plant Breeding's (NAPB) Industry Coffee Chats series, produced by the NAPB Commercial Plant Breeders Committee.
The topic is "Working with Diverse Teams."
In this interactive, discussion-based session, we explore practical strategies for collaborating effectively across different backgrounds, perspectives, communication styles, and experiences. Key themes include the benefits and tradeoffs of diverse teams, building inclusion and psychological safety, communication practices that reduce misunderstandings, and ways to navigate disagreement constructively while maintaining trust and performance.
The session includes a seed-industry scenario highlighting how “data-driven” blind spots, power dynamics, and unheeded cultural insights can derail an otherwise strong product launch, plus breakout-room reflection questions and leadership practices participants can apply immediately.
Learn more about the National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB) and membership opportunities: plantbreeding.org
#NAPB #PlantBreeding #ProfessionalDevelopment #Diversity #CoffeeChats
This recording is part of the National Association of Plant Breeding's (NAPB) Industry Coffee Chats series, produced by the NAPB Commercial Plant Breeders Committee.
The topic is "Working with Diverse Teams."
In this interactive, discussion-based session, we explore practical strategies for collaborating effectively across different backgrounds, perspectives, communication styles, and experiences. Key themes include the benefits and tradeoffs of diverse teams, building inclusion and psychological safety, communication practices that reduce misunderstandings, and ways to navigate disagreement constructively while maintaining trust and performance.
The session includes a seed-industry scenario highlighting how “data-driven” blind spots, power dynamics, and unheeded cultural insights can derail an otherwise strong product launch, plus breakout-room reflection questions and leadership practices participants can apply immediately.
Learn more about the National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB) and membership opportunities: plantbreeding.org
#NAPB #PlantBreeding #ProfessionalDevelopment #Diversity #CoffeeChats
