INTERCULTURAL LEADERSHIP CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
DOI: 10.5937/etp2402134D
Keywords:
leadership, globalization, intercultural leadership, business communication, inclusionAbstract
Contemporary intercultural leadership has emerged
as a critical area of study in the context of globalization and
multiculturalism within organizations. The literature review
synthesizes existing research on intercultural leadership,
focusing on main aspects such as cultural competence,
adaptability, effective communication, and cross-cultural
collaboration. Results indicate that successful intercultural
leaders demonstrate a combination of these skills to help them
navigate cultural diversity and inclusivity within diverse terms.
The paper aims to shed light on how a contemporary company,
alongside its key characteristics, integrates diverse cultures and
intercultural leadership, in relation to that research provides
theoretical insight into the characteristics of contemporary
leaders, with the aim of showing the essential qualities and skills
required for a person to be recognized as an effective
intercultural leader. Drawing on prior research, we aimed to
demonstrate that within the realm of international business,
leaders who actively embrace diversity are instrumental in
fostering an environment conducive to the exchange of diverse
perspectives and ideas. This, in turn, serves to cultivate
innovation and creativity within their respective teams.
Moreover, studies highlight the importance of continuous
learning and development in enhancing intercultural leadership capabilities. The need for further research is clear, and the main
focus is on the development of effective strategies for leading
diverse teams in words that are becoming more globalized each
day.
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