

The Problem
Asians are nearly 50% less likely to be promoted into middle-management and executive positions as their Caucasian counterparts.

The Reason
Our research with successful Asian executives has found 4 common factors:
- Lack of Political and Organizational Savvy
- Cultural Deference to Authority
- Ineffective Communication and Influencing Skills
- Aversion to Risk-Taking

The Challenge
We have found the following as the key barriers to progress:
- Lack of Awareness and Understanding of Issues and Root Causes
- Need to Train Leadership Skills with Cultural Context
- API Development is Often Low-Priority for Resources in Companies
Our Solution

Our Executive Forum collaborates with 40+ Asian execs to align on strategy, and with 120+ ERG leaders from 60+ companies to consult on programs. Our offerings range from webinars and virtual/in-person conferences to multi-week training programs. We also support ERGs with a peer network that can help arrange guest speakers for internal events.
Our Core Beliefs
- APIs have untapped potential for leadership positions in corporate America.
- API cultural values are an asset to U.S. companies; the challenges for APIs in leadership are rooted in cultural behaviors and perceptions.
- APIs can and must stay true to their core values, but they must also develop skills and behavioral agility to lead in a Western context.
- APIs can unlock their full leadership potential through experiential skill-building, increased self-awareness and a diverse support network.
- As APIs achieve leadership positions, U.S. leadership culture and perceptions will broaden to the benefit of companies and all individuals.