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Martinez-Garcia, I., Terjesen, S., & Gomez-Anson, S. (2024). Regulating board gender diversity in Europe: The influence of cultural, governmental, and women’s institutions. Journal of Business Research,182, 114782. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2024.114782

This article explores how cultural and governmental factors shape gender diversity on corporate boards across Europe, providing insights into the intersection of leadership, regulatory policies, and organizational culture.

Karlsen, E. H., & Nazar, M. (2024). How cultural diversity affects communication and collaboration within global high-performance project teams. Procedia Computer Science, 239, 491-497. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2024.06.197

This study examines the impact of cultural diversity on communication and collaboration within global project teams, offering practical perspectives on managing diverse teams.

King, S., Roberts-Turner, R., & Floyd, T. T. (2024). Inclusive leadership: A framework to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultivate belonging. Nurse Leader, 22(2), 132-139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2023.11.006

This article presents actionable strategies for leaders to create supportive environments, reinforcing the course's focus on fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging in global organizations.

Author Talks: IBM’s Ginni Rometty on leading with “good power.” (2023). McKinsey Insights, N.PAG.

In this interview, former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty shares insights on ethical and impactful leadership, emphasizing empathy and strategic power use. This discussion provides a real-world perspective from a prominent global leader.

Dobbin, F., & Kalev, A. (2020). Why diversity programs fail. Harvard Business Review, 54–61.

This article critically examines the limitations of common diversity programs and offers alternative approaches to fostering diversity effectively.

Rigby, D., Elk, S., & Berez, S. (2022). Purposeful Business the Agile Way. Harvard Business Review, 100(2), 56–58.

This article links agility with purpose-driven business, highlighting how organizations can integrate agile methods with their core mission to achieve sustained impact.

Rometty, G. (2023). “That’s not right”: Former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty on how she protected trans workers after 2016. Fortune.Com, N.PAG.

Excerpted from GOOD POWER: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World by Ginni Rometty.
This article demonstrates Rometty's commitment to diversity and inclusion during her tenure at IBM.

Williams, J. C., & Dolkas, J. (2022). Data-Driven Diversity. Harvard Business Review, 100(2), 74–83.

This article emphasizes the role of data in driving diversity and inclusion initiatives, offering actionable insights for leaders committed to building equitable workplaces. This reading shows how data can help set measurable D&I goals, track progress, and create impactful changes in organizational culture.

Jammaers, E. (2023). Theorizing Discursive Resistance to Organizational Ethics of Care Through a Multi-stakeholder Perspective on Disability Inclusion Practices. Journal of Business Ethics, 183(2), 333–345. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-022-05079-0

The article examines disability inclusion practices within organizations and explores why stakeholders may support or resist these initiatives. Drawing on interviews with members of disability-friendly organizations, it identifies three main inclusion practices.

Rohini Anand. (2022). Leading Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion : A Guide for Systemic Change in Multinational Organizations: Vol. First edition. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.

Read pages 97-136. (Chapter 5: “Compelling Rationales for Change” and 6: “Creating Competitive Advantage through DEI”)

These two chapters discuss taking DEI from a strategy to a transformational competitive advantage.