Change in an organization is inevitable and crucial for its growth, success and survival. “For years, Deutsche Telekom has been one of the largest vocational training providers in Germany” (Telekom). The company is committed to improving its image and value by generating opportunities and possibilities through greater diversity at a higher organizational level. Their plans to bring more women into leadership positions include: increasing their recruitment of women with university degrees, designating a quota of at least 30 percent of women in leadership positions, expanding parental leave programs, the introduction of more flexible working hours for managers and the expansion of parental leave programs. of the number of places available in company crèches. Diversity plays an important role in the workplace. But to achieve positive results, it must be used effectively and efficiently. When an organization leverages the diversity of its group, the collaboration of various employee skills is utilized, achieving the goal much faster. The “quota” approach adopted by Deutsche Telekom has both advantages and disadvantages. The Business Method is an effort to access as many unique and amazing talents as possible, thereby growing a better business. According to an interview with Professors Anita Woolley and Thomas Malone, their research shows that “there is little correlation between the collective intelligence of a group and the IQ of its individual members. But if a group includes more women, its collective intelligence increases” (Harvard Business review). By also imposing a quota, the company can help counterbalance the injustice women have faced in the past and avoid possible lawsuits for gender bias...... middle of paper .... .. Then and only then can Deutsche Telekom see positive results and truly become a better company. Works Cited OECD (2013). Education at a Glance 2013: Country note for Germany. Retrieved January 16, 2014. Robbins, DeCenzo, Coulter. Management Fundamentals: Essential Concepts and Applications - 8th ed., 2013 PearsonSimoes, Mariana (January 9, 2013). “It may take mandatory quotas to finally put women in charge. » Business Insider. Retrieved January 16, 2014. com/compulsory-quotas-for-women-2013-1#ixzz2qahFkq00>. Woolley, Anita and Malone, Thomas. Defend Your Research: What Makes a Team Smarter? More women. Harvard Business Review. Retrieved January 14, 2014.2011/06/defend-your-research-what-makes-a-team-smarter-more-women/ar/pr>.