How Leaders Can Encourage Real Debate

So called “open debate” can often be just another path to rubber-stamping. Real disagreement requires digging in. “We welcome dissent here.” Executives and volunteer leaders love to say that, understanding that it’s important to include debate and fresh ideas. But...
Minority Conferences Face Lower Attendance

Minority Conferences Face Lower Attendance

Navigating shifts in the business world and larger society is nothing new to the National Black MBA Association. The crowds have been noticeably thinner than usual at some major conferences held in the past few months,” a December 2025 Nature article noted. Those...