Please describe how you have supported diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (we encourage you to recall experiences—big or small—from your personal, academic, professional, or volunteer background). How do you wish to grow in the areas of equity, inclusion, and access during your graduate studies at Simon Business School?

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Managing Editor in an international publishing firm engaging with diverse global colleagues, Simon Business School’s mission to advance inclusion resonates deeply. Initiating workshops uniting 40+ colleagues from 10 countries, I fostered rich cultural dialogues

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catalyzing inclusive editorial policies. In mentoring a European apprentice, I confronted the nuanced complexities of intercultural dialogue. Despite my intent to communicate with respect, my directives, couched in politeness, were at times perceived as overbearing.

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miscommunication prompted me to introspect and seek counsel from senior mentors. The journey to refine my mentoring

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was transformative; I shifted from issuing instructions to engaging in dialogues that elucidated the 'why' behind each task.

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led to a marked improvement in our working relationship, facilitating the apprentice's successful integration into our team. The lessons learned here were profound: effective mentorship transcends language barriers and hinges on empathetic engagement and cultural sensitivity. My two months in Singapore served as a profound revelation, highlighting the stark contrasts in managerial styles across cultures. The openness I observed was not just a practice but a philosophy—where employees were encouraged to engage directly with regional managers, challenging the conventional hierarchical norms.

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fostered an environment where individuals at all levels felt empowered to contribute ideas and take initiative. Witnessing a junior staff member confidently navigate the corporate structure to present a new project proposal was particularly enlightening. The proposal sparked an open-minded, meritocratic debate among senior management, reflecting a collective problem-solving mindset.

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incident exemplified the Singaporean

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to leadership—valuing logic and innovation over rank, and collective wisdom over individual authority.

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culture of inclusivity and empowerment resonated deeply with me, reinforcing my belief in the transformative power of equitable leadership. It was not just the open door policy that impressed me, but the active encouragement of divergent thinking and critical questioning by leaders.

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seemed to cultivate a sense of ownership and accountability among employees, encouraging them to think like entrepreneurs within the company. The result was a vibrant workplace where each member was motivated to contribute their best, knowing their voice would be heard and their ideas given due consideration.

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spearheading equality initiatives professionally, volunteering

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experience rectifying opportunity gaps. Leading promotional campaigns boosted attending job readiness sessions

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40% to 700+ participants. Field studies

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pinpointed economic models sustaining career access. Nimbly adjusting directions to optimize operations reinforced my commitment to tearing down barriers through consistently inclusive

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. Coming from an international publishing background, I resonate deeply with Simon's long-standing commitment to fostering diversity and developing global business leaders. By participating in the school's rich mix of cultures and thought diversity, I hope to emerge as an empowering leader who advances DEI through my decisions and actions I am committed to adopting and promoting a management

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that mirrors the inclusive and innovative spirit I witnessed in Singapore, fostering environments where diverse talents can flourish and drive forward collective success.