Leveraging academic research and case studies, knowledge as a business
leader and diversity practitioner, and personal experience, Karen Loon
examines how successful culturally diverse leaders at work resolve the
contradictions and tensions of their identities within organisations.
What can we learn from those leaders who have thrived and smashed the
'bamboo ceiling'? Moreover, are there other factors holding
organisational change back?
The book proposes research-based recommendations for aspiring leaders
and corporate practitioners whilst revealing the potential inhibitors to
progress. Split into three sections, Loon examines current research on
identities in multicultural nations and organisations, delves into the
career progression of successful Asian-Australian leaders to explore how
they negotiate identity in the workplace, and provides a roadmap of
actions for business leaders looking to create more inclusive and
diverse cultures in their organisations.
Written for both people new to diversity and those keen on new
perspectives, the book is well-suited for aspiring leaders at any stage
of their careers looking to accelerate their careers, as well as
C-Suite, HR, and Diversity leads.