Leaders today operate in increasingly complex environments, shaped by shifting cultural, demographic, and ideological realities. Workplaces around the world are more diverse than ever—across cultures, geographies, identities, and worldviews—yet the very practices designed to foster fairness, prevent discrimination, and help people to thrive now face mounting public scrutiny and political pressure. This five-week course tackles one of the most urgent leadership challenges of our time: how to build effective multicultural teams within future-ready, meritocratic organizational systems – all amid deepening polarization and institutional uncertainty. Through competitive simulations, real-world case studies, research-backed frameworks, rigorous classroom dialogue, and personal reflection, students will develop a practical foundation for leading across difference with clarity, competence, courage, and care – without compromising on performance. This is the ideal course for students who want to lead confidently in the world as it is, while building the capabilities to boldly shape what it becomes.