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Racially Diverse Boards Are Best For Organizational Performance

The Horizons Tracker

Diversity has long been accepted as being extremely valuable to the effective functioning of teams, yet it remains an area many organizations struggle with. It’s a piece of evidence that supports the business case for diversity.”. Such firms performed worse than those within which little racial diversity was seen at all.

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Legislation Is The Best Way To Deliver Diverse Boards

The Horizons Tracker

Numerous countries have introduced legislation to improve the gender diversity of company boards in recent years. New research from City, University of London’s Business School, explores whether these moves have been effective in improving diversity compared to those where improvements are merely advised.

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Championing Diversity and Inclusion at Bank of America

HR Digest

In 2012, we began to launch Diversity Leadership Councils, starting with our Black Executive Leadership Council (BELC). In 2021 we developed a curriculum focused on driving manager capabilities, including topics like how to be an effective people manager and coach and how to champion diversity and inclusion.

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Why Understanding Gen Z Is Your Leadership’s Next Big Step

Lead from Within

These digital natives, born between 1997 and 2012, are poised to make a significant impact on the workplace. Foster Inclusivity and Diversity: Gen Z values diversity and inclusivity. By understanding Gen Z’s values and needs, you can elevate your leadership and your organization’s success.

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The July 2012 Leadership Development Carnival

Great Leadership By Dan

Welcome to the July 2012 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival ! For readers, it's an easy way to scan a collection of diverse, recent, high quality leadership development posts and pick out a few (or all) to read. The Grand Finale: Miki Saxon from MAPping Company Success presents What is Diversity?

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A Conversation with Canada’s “D&I Dude”

Experience to Lead

Michael Bach, an internationally recognized thought leader on diversity and inclusion, shares his thoughts on IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility) in today’s organizations. As we sat down with Michael, we learned just how important IDEA is for 21st century leaders, team and organization.

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Referent Groups and Diversity

Marshall Goldsmith

The concept of referent group can be a useful tool for understanding many differences in organizations, both on a global and local scale. As our organizations become more global and more diverse, it becomes more critical that leaders understand how different referent groups can impact behavior.

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