There’s a “Diversity” strategy driven from one office, and a succession planning and development strategy driven by another. Here’s an example of a 2X2 grid with both variables: The vertical axis represents availability of successors (low to high), and the horizontal represents diversity of successors (low to high). MORE >>

So, with that in mind, here are five attitudes that I think will be necessary for business leaders to take, in achieving success in 2013 and beyond: Attitude # 1: Diversity is not a black and white subject   ~ There are a myriad of distinctions between human beings. That makes valuing diversity a business imperative. What do you think? MORE >>

If organizational leaders are expected to keep silent on issues that matter to them, what is the example they present to those they lead who may have a divergent opinion to those they work with? Leaders need to encourage and support a diversity of viewpoints and beliefs instead of focusing solely on the most vocal. MORE >>

For example, “Sales people need to be more socialable” we have all met sales people who are all over the spectrum on “socialness” and they can be very successful at their role of sales. Another example “Quality Engineers need to be more analytical” how much of the analytical personal characteristic is needed? Jaques 1998). MORE >>

What examples have you experienced that demonstrate the impact of the two directions of focus? Please share in Comments area (Click on Comments if you don’t see the response box). To the “enlightened leader&# in you! Very black and white thought processes. This type of leadership values error/failure to be learning opportunities. MORE >>