Enhancing Team Diversity with Generative AI: A Novel Project Management Framework

The proliferation of homogeneous teams in academic research projects limits the diversity necessary for innovative outcomes. This paper presents a framework that applies generative AI (GenAI) to project management, aiming to enhance team diversity by introducing GenAI agents modelled after a range of successful team member roles and personalities. These agents are designed to fill existing gaps in team composition, potentially leading to more dynamic and effective collaborations. Initial experiments with GenAI agents, fine-tuned with personality datasets, indicate a marked improvement in modelling and processing diverse personality traits. This framework promises to advance the practical application of AI in cultivating diverse and successful project teams, suggesting a significant shift in traditional project management methods towards more AI-integrated approaches. Future work will further explore the application of these GenAI agents in real-world settings, aiming to validate their effectiveness in fostering diversity and improving project outcomes.