Thursday, June 09, 2011

Commentary: Increasing the MBA Diversity Pipeline – What’s the Problem – the Pipe or the Line?

Commentary: Increasing the MBA Diversity Pipeline – What’s the Problem – the Pipe or the Line?: Cultivating an interest in business and business careers among historically underrepresented minorities—African-Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans—has been a formidable challenge for the business community. While data from the National Center for Education suggests that the number of underrepresented minorities pursuing business careers is growing, business people have yet to identify that infallible formula that will establish business as a viable career option for qualified diverse candidates.

Recently we revisited a 2007 report from the Diversity Pipeline Alliance, a collaborative of 16 organizations, examining ways to strengthen the pipeline of diverse talent.