Opening Doors to Diversity in Leadership

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication Page
Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 Introduction – A Changing World
	Social Changes
	A Business Case for Diversity
	Diverse Groups
	What Does This Book Offer?
	The Plan of the Book
2 Diversity Gaps in Leadership
	Board of Directors
	Senior Executives
	Best Options and Practices
	Conclusion
3 Concepts of Leadership
	Concepts of Leadership in the Literature
	Contemporary Mainstream Leadership Concepts
	Diverse Groups’ Concepts of Leadership
	Best Options and Practices
	Conclusion
4 Perceptions and Attitudes
	Perceptions
	Attitudes
	Perspectives of Diverse Groups on Negative Stereotypes and Attitudes
	Best Options and Practices
	Conclusion
5 Moving In – Recruitment and Selection
	Representation and External Availability of Qualified Diverse Groups
	Lack of a Critical Mass
	Lack of Board Vacancies
	Human Resources Mechanisms
	Recruitment
	Selection
	Best Options and Practices
	Conclusion
6 Moving Up – Promotion, Performance, and Succession
	Diversity Representation
	Human Resources Mechanisms
	Performance Evaluation
	Succession Management
	Supportive Programs
	Best Options and Practices
	Conclusion
7 Moving Out – Retention, Work Environment, and Corporate Cultures
	Work Environment
	Corporate Culture
	Best Options and Practices
	Conclusion
8 Diversity, Business, and Government
	Core Messages
	Shared Experiences of Diverse Groups
	An Integrated Psychological, Organizational, and Cultural Approach
	The Foundational Nature of Psychological Changes
	Two Necessary Conditions for the Business Sector
	Lessons from the Past from Business Voluntarism
	Two Necessary Government Policies
	Final Remarks
References
Index