Creating Thought Diversity

In Brief The Management Moment is a regular column within the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. Edward L. Baker, MD, MPH, MSc, serves as the Management Moment Editor. Dr Baker is Director of the North Carolina Institute for Public Health, School of Public Health, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This column provides commentary and guidance on timely management issues commonly encountered in public health practice. This column discusses the creation of an organization culture that welcomes discussion, is respectful of disagreement, and encourages mutual exploration of ideas, and offers a seven-step plan to improve thought diversity.