Category: Diversity & Inclusion
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Effective intercultural leadership involves developing the skills, knowledge and attitudes that facilitate good relationships between individuals, communities and populations.
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Globalization has created a plurality to our world necessitating a level of cultural competence in all aspects of leadership.
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Leadership that chooses to embrace and celebrate diversity is reaping the rewards.
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Despite remarkably high levels of education and income, Asian Americans remain underrepresented at the top of organizational hierarchies.
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The social work profession is known for its fierce and determined women leaders.