Leadership Challenge: Juggling Cultures

Culture, gender, and leadership are closely related. In most cultures, even Western cultures, leadership is associated with males. This is even more the case in many Arab Muslim countries where women play a limited role in public and business life.

Please answer the following questions:

1. To what extent have you seen evidence of this and what would you suggest organizations do to support women in the workplace and specifically in leadership roles?

2. Research leadership diversity in the Library and identify two corporate programs that have effectively facilitated the advancement and the promotion of minority candidates.

In your own words, post a substantive response to the Discussion Board question(s) and comment on other postings. Your response should address the DB question(s) and move the conversation forward. You will be graded on the quality of your postings, including mastery of the concept as well as critical thinking. If asked for your opinion, do not simply state that it is a good or bad idea; elaborate on your reasons and argument. Include enough detail to substantiate your thinking as well as your position on the questions or comments.