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Leadership Development in Multicultural Organizations

by Sarah White 1,*
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IRBM  2022 4(1):28; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.irbm.20220414
Received: 17 February 2022 / Accepted: 24 March 2022 / Published Online: 14 April 2022
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This paper explores the complexities of leadership development within multicultural organizations. With the increasing globalization and cultural diversity in the workforce, organizations are faced with the challenge of fostering effective leadership that transcends cultural barriers. The study aims to examine the factors that influence leadership development in multicultural settings, including cultural sensitivity, communication styles, and leadership styles. Through a comprehensive analysis of existing literature and case studies, this paper highlights the importance of cultural competence and adaptive leadership as crucial elements in developing leaders who can navigate diverse cultural landscapes. The findings suggest that leadership development programs should incorporate cross-cultural training, mentorship opportunities, and reflection practices to enhance leaders' ability to lead in multicultural organizations. Furthermore, the paper underscores the need for organizations to recognize and leverage the strengths that cultural diversity brings to leadership, ultimately leading to more inclusive and effective organizational cultures.

Keywords: Leadership Development; Multicultural Organizations; Cultural Sensitivity; Cross-cultural Training; Adaptive Leadership.;
Copyright: © 2022 by White. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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White, S. (2022). Leadership Development in Multicultural Organizations. International Review of Business & Management, 4(1), 28. doi:10.69610/j.irbm.20220414
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White, S. Leadership Development in Multicultural Organizations. International Review of Business & Management, 2022, 4, 28. doi:10.69610/j.irbm.20220414
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White S. Leadership Development in Multicultural Organizations. International Review of Business & Management; 2022, 4(1):28. doi:10.69610/j.irbm.20220414
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White, Sarah 2022. "Leadership Development in Multicultural Organizations" International Review of Business & Management 4, no.1:28. doi:10.69610/j.irbm.20220414

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White, S. Leadership Development in Multicultural Organizations. International Review of Business & Management, 2022, 4, 28. doi:10.69610/j.irbm.20220414
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White S. Leadership Development in Multicultural Organizations. International Review of Business & Management; 2022, 4(1):28. doi:10.69610/j.irbm.20220414
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White, Sarah 2022. "Leadership Development in Multicultural Organizations" International Review of Business & Management 4, no.1:28. doi:10.69610/j.irbm.20220414
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White, S. (2022). Leadership Development in Multicultural Organizations. International Review of Business & Management, 4(1), 28. doi:10.69610/j.irbm.20220414

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