This is an opportunity to meet and connect with other colleagues and share your perspective on a diverse set of topics.

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Diverse student bodies allow for a more global perspective in the classroom and more emphasis on global business in the curriculum, which is becoming more and more important to prospective employers and applicants.

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The most creative ideas, and the best solutions, often emerge when a diverse group comes together and each person contributes from their own, unique perspective.

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According to a diverse panel of executives at the conference, however, these quandaries need some perspective and a dose of realism.

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Through a nationwide search, they have access to a more diverse pool of experiences, skills, educational backgrounds, and ultimately a fresh perspective for the company.

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The aim of the program was "to impart a unique, global perspective to the participating CEOs and help Chinese entrepreneurs develop a keen sense of insight into a diverse multicultural, political and economic environment, " according to Cheung Kong's dean, Xiang Bing.

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