Intercultural leadership: Contemporary business management

Abstract

Contemporary intercultural leadership has emerged as a critical area of study in the context of globalization and multiculturalism within organizations. The literature review synthesizes existing research on intercultural leadership, focusing on main aspects such as cultural competence, adaptability, effective communication, and cross-cultural collaboration. Results indicate that successful intercultural leaders demonstrate a combination of these skills to help them navigate cultural diversity and inclusivity within diverse terms. The paper aims to shed light on how a contemporary company, alongside its key characteristics, integrates diverse cultures and intercultural leadership, in relation to that research provides theoretical insight into the characteristics of contemporary leaders, with the aim of showing the essential qualities and skills required for a person to be recognized as an effective intercultural leader. Drawing on prior research, we aimed to demonstrate that within the realm of international business, leaders who actively embrace diversity are instrumental in fostering an environment conducive to the exchange of diverse perspectives and ideas. This, in turn, serves to cultivate innovation and creativity within their respective teams. Moreover, studies highlight the importance of continuous learning and development in enhancing intercultural leadership capabilities. The need for further research is clear, and the main focus is on the development of effective strategies for leading diverse teams in words that are becoming more globalized each day.