Diversity
"An essential organisational approach that harnesses difference and encourages all individuals to achieve their very best, celebrating our multi-national community. This is attained through the creation of a positive climate and a productive environment; one which strengthens our ability to be the pre-eminent global business school, and enhances our competitive advantage."
The School confirms its commitment to diversity for both academic and non-academic staff and students irrespective of individual differences. We aim to create an environment where all can learn and work to their maximum potential, contributing to our Vision to be the pre-eminent global business school. In valuing diversity, the School will ensure that no one member of staff or student will receive less favourable treatment on any grounds which are not relevant to good employment practice or to academic ability and attainment.
The School believes that the implementation of its diversity strategy makes good business sense in ensuring that the best possible use is made of the skills and abilities within the School community.
The School's Vision means that we must:
- continue to foster rigorous, innovative research that is used and respected around the globe
- create a learning environment with a faculty and staff team as diverse as our student body
- generate and maximise resources – in terms of people expertise and funding – to operate at the forefront of business education.
Our diversity strategy is an integral component of day-to-day operations. It is viewed as part of the School's overall strategic and business plans, moving beyond our legal and moral obligations, enhancing our commitment to corporate and social responsibility and supporting London Business School in gaining global competitive advantage.
To this end we aim to:
- recruit and retain the best possible talent – academic and non-academic
- have a positive regard for every individual's dignity at work
- encourage and foster cultural diversity
- ensure that no individual is disadvantaged because of difference
- create an environment that fosters high performance.
Respecting contributions, enhancing capabilities and valuing difference are strong themes of the School's Human Resources Strategy, and they are also reflected in our vision of Diversity.
The School's Diversity Action Group (chaired by Professor Lynda Gratton) has overall responsibility for all diversity issues within the School. For further information about the School's vision for diversity, please contact:
Martha Goodhill, Diversity Manager
