How can diverse teams unlock creativity when demographic faultlines and relationship conflicts threaten to divide them? Drawing on brokering research, the authors conceptualize Team Iungens Practice (TIP) (from the Latin iungens, meaning “joins or unites”) as a team process through which members or leaders actively forge connections and facilitate coordination across subgroup boundaries. The findings highlight TIP as a practical and evidence-based strategy for bridging structural divides and improving creative outcomes in diverse teams.
Authors and Affiliations:
• Qin Su (Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University)
• Dora C. Lau (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
• Lynn M. Shore (Colorado State University; Ghent University)
• Yahua Cai (Shanghai University of Finance and Economics)
• Ran Li (Beijing Normal University)
