Courageous Conversations: Preparing Students to Lead in a Politically Polarized Business Environment
Abstract
We describe an experimental curriculum innovation that creates a safe space for students to engage in courageous conversations—to openly share diverse thoughts and opinions as well as vigorously debate politically charged issues of critical business importance. Course evaluations and online surveys of student experiences and reactions strongly suggest that the courageous conversation model, properly incorporated into a business school’s curriculum, is an excellent way to prepare the next generation of successful business leaders. In a world where politically polarizing issues embedded in America’s culture wars increasingly impact business viability, profitability, and competitiveness, such leaders are both highly coveted and key to organizational success.
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- business education 1
- higher education 18
https://kenaninstitute.unc.edu/publication/courageous-conversations-preparing-students-to-lead-in-a-politically-polarized-business-environment/
