How to Discuss and Find Solutions for: Nationality, Organizational Hierarchy and Physically Challenged
Questions to Ask in the Boardroom
- What would be the benefit to the board and the members to have different nationalities on a board?
- How has organizational hierarchy prevented the diversification of boards, and how could a well-designed organizational hierarchy support board diversity?
- Addressing physically challenged people is the new language. What do board members need to know about old and new baselines so they can respectfully invite physically challenged people to be on the board?
Nationality
Organizations and boards are beginning to realize that in order to be competitive in the work market, they must recognize the need to encompass customers of many nationalities with distinct cultural backgrounds. Members of businesses need to speak about, become aware of, and know what is needed to support various nationalities in their work environments. This is also true of board members who have oversight of these organizations.