Advancing diversity through research, teaching, and service: A review of gender and diversity in organizations’ activities

Abstract

Purpose

To highlight the gender and diversity in organizations (GDO) division's conference program at the 66th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AoM).

Design/methodology/approach

A select group of presentations are summarized based on observation, notes, discussions, and reading of material.

Findings

Attempts to advance diversity are being made via a variety of avenues to include research, teaching, and service efforts. Presentations illustrated how important diversity is at the individual, organizational, and societal levels of analysis.

Originality/value

The GDO division of the AoM is making positive strides as it relates to advancing diversity. This report summarizes some of the key contributions made during this conference.

Citation

Johnson, C.D. (2006), "Advancing diversity through research, teaching, and service: A review of gender and diversity in organizations’ activities", Equal Opportunities International, Vol. 25 No. 6, pp. 471-475. https://doi.org/10.1108/02610150610713791