Claretha Hughes talks about the importance of using diversity intelligence for understanding equity and diversity leadership capability. She explains why leaders should strategically value diversity and differences among team members.

Dr. Claretha Hughes is an associate professor in the Department of Rehabilitation, Human Resources and Communication Disorders at the University of Arkansas and former Director of the College of Education and Health Professions' Honors Program. She received her PhD from Virginia Tech, and her research focuses on value creation through the use of human resource development and technology development. She is interested in the impact of values (a) on teaching and learning processes and motivation; (b) on organizational culture, change strategies, and leadership; and (c) on technology in the workplace environment and employee behavior. In 2012 Dr. Hughes received the R. Wayne Pace Book of the Year Award from the Academy of Human Resource Development for her book Valuing People and Technology in the Workplace and has been nominated for the American Academy of Management 2013 George R. Terry Book Award.

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