Seeking Commonality While Preserving Difference: A Dynamic Balancing Approach for Leading Across Cultures

Yih-Teen Lee () and Shawn Quinn
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Yih-Teen Lee: IESE Business School
Shawn Quinn: University of Michigan

A chapter in A Relational View on Cultural Complexity, 2023, pp 327-346 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract To foster cross-cultural collaboration, leaders must go beyond describing cultural differences and instead create effective connections among members. We propose a dynamic balancing framework, drawing on the Chinese principle of “seeking commonality while preserving difference,” that emphasizes seeking commonality by connecting with universal human values and needs, aligning shared goals and objectives, and fostering shared identity and belonging, while at the same time preserve difference by respecting diverse cultural values, attending contextualized local needs, and validating unique strengths and identities. A case study of a business leader exemplifies this framework. This approach can enhance leadership effectiveness for successful cross-cultural collaborations.

Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-27454-1_17

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