Field Notes from the Frontlines of Complexity
How Cultural Bias Influences AI: From Smiling Samurai to Glamorous Aid Workers By Liu Liu – LIC Board Member Have you ever thought “My culture is the best“? It’s natural! In the study of culture, this is called ethnocentric, it’s natural. It means “having or based on the idea that...
Leading Global Virtual Teams: Strategies for Success By Luiza Dreasher, Ph.D. Leading teams with members across borders has become commonplace in today’s global economy. These diverse teams have been found to be more creative and innovative, and the different perspectives of team members enable companies to significantly expand their market...
Businesses and Inclusion Under a New Labour Government Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) have gone beyond just being a trendy term to become a key element in today’s business world. Fueled by a growing emphasis on social responsibility and a shift in government regulations, fostering an inclusive workplace is no longer...
Why Diversity and Inclusion In Leadership Matters By Indira Bunic – LIC Board Member Have you ever thought, Is diversity and inclusion in leadership the same, and why Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership matters? Has it ever been one of those things that we worry about as leaders because diversity...
How Multicultural is London Written by Nicole Farid – LIC Board Member Around 8.8 million people live in London, which had overall growth since 2011 of 6.7%. This growth was strongest in East London which saw an increase of 10%. North, South and West London also had sizeable population increases...
Art, Tea, and Culture: A Journey with Pierre Sernet Imagine a tea room that travels the world, setting up in different corners of the globe to bring people together. This is the heart of Pierre Sernet’s project, “One”. In “One,” Pierre captures the intimate moments of sharing tea with strangers...
The Perspective of Being a Leader in a Culturally Diverse Team In this age where boundaries do not exist in context of trade and employment, the responsibility of the executives and managers have amplified as they have to deal with multi-cultural teams while giving effective direction to the firm. We can say...
Diary of a Different Culture for a Day By Nicole Farid – LIC Board Member The Shock of Experiencing a Different Culture Imagine waking up one morning, finding yourself in a foreign country, surrounded by a new family, with no knowledge of their cultural norms. How would you react? You...
What Trump’s 2024 Victory Could Mean for DEI Now that Donald Trump has won the 2024 U.S. presidential election, many of us are reflecting on how his return could impact Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in corporate settings. Trump’s policies have historically taken a conservative approach, especially concerning workplace...
Understanding the Differences Between Expats, Immigrants, and Other Global Movers Millions of people live outside their countries of origin. Some move for work, others for safety, and some for the sheer adventure of experiencing a new culture. But terms like expat, immigrant, migrant, and refugee always create confusion. These labels carry different meanings and implications,...
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