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Leveraging Difference for Organizational...

Davidson, Martin N...

Technical Note

Leveraging Difference for Organizational Excellence: Managing Diversity Differently

Davidson, Martin N.

OB-0767 | Published December 19, 2002 | 12 pages Technical Note

Collection: Darden School of Business

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Leaders who leverage difference are able to take a fresh stance! This note explores the proposition that the "diversity is good for business" premise is a function of individuals' and organizations' inability to fully capitalize on the impact diversity can have on broad organizational functioning. In an attempt to bridge this gap, the note proposes a new diversity model that focuses on what needs to be in place in order to leverage difference, not merely tolerate, appreciate, or celebrate it.