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Asian Americans In Corporate America: Some Questions & Challenges ECC Brown Bag Jim Kelly Asian Americans In Corporate America: Some Questions & Challenges ECC Brown Bag Jim Kelly Senior Vice President, TDBU 1

Topics n n n Defining Diversity Statistics on Asian Americans Stereotypes of Asian Americans Topics n n n Defining Diversity Statistics on Asian Americans Stereotypes of Asian Americans Working the Issue from All Sides Emerging Resources 2

What is Diversity – Why Do We Want It? Definition of Diverse: n n What is Diversity – Why Do We Want It? Definition of Diverse: n n 1 : Differing from one another : unlike 2 : Composed of distinct or unlike elements or qualities Synonyms: see different n n We often mistake diversity for equality, equal opportunity -- or even sameness! Why is diversity such a good thing for our Company? 3

Harsh Fact: Asian Americans, compared with all other groups, are less likely to rise Harsh Fact: Asian Americans, compared with all other groups, are less likely to rise to management levels Source: EEOC 2003 4

Harsh Fact: Despite high academic achievement and qualifications, Asian Americans’ career and leadership attainment Harsh Fact: Despite high academic achievement and qualifications, Asian Americans’ career and leadership attainment declines after graduation 1 Point of Demarcation Educational Career/Leadership Trend Mainstream Asian Illustrative Achievement Time 1 Source: Cabezas & Kawaguch, 1988; Chen, 2004; Committee 100, 2005; Federal Glass Ceiling Commission, 1995; Kuo, 1979; Landau, 1995; Oyserman & Sakamoto, 1997; Schmid & Nobe, 1965; Tang, 1993; U. S. Commission on Civil Rights, 1988, 1992; Wong, 1982; Woo, 2001 5

Harsh Fact: Asian Americans have lower leadership aspiration and confidence in their leadership abilities Harsh Fact: Asian Americans have lower leadership aspiration and confidence in their leadership abilities than Caucasian Americans Source: Dr. Sy Research 6

Harsh Fact: Asian Americans are less likely to be perceived as prototypical leaders Source: Harsh Fact: Asian Americans are less likely to be perceived as prototypical leaders Source: Dr. Sy Research 7

NY Times: Report Takes Aim at ‘Model Minority’ Stereotype of Asian-American Students The image NY Times: Report Takes Aim at ‘Model Minority’ Stereotype of Asian-American Students The image of AAs as a homogeneous group of high achievers taking over the campuses of the nation’s most selective colleges came under assault in a report issued by New York University, the College Board and a commission of mostly AA educators and community leaders. Report found: n n n Contrary to stereotype, most of the bachelor’s degrees that AAs received in 2003 were in business, management, social sciences or humanities, not in the STEM fields: science, technology, engineering or math. The report quotes the opening to W. E. B. Du Bois’s 1903 classic “The Souls of Black Folk” — “How does it feel to be a problem? ” — and says that for AAs, seen as the “good minority that seeks advancement through quiet diligence in study and work and by not making waves, ” the question is, “How does it feel to be a solution? ” The under-representation of Asian-Americans in administrative jobs at colleges. Only 33 of the nation’s college presidents, fewer than 1% are AAs. 8

What Are Some American Stereotypes About Asians? AA Attribute Perception/Outcome “Model Minority” Ignored Group What Are Some American Stereotypes About Asians? AA Attribute Perception/Outcome “Model Minority” Ignored Group Strong work ethic “Keep your head down and don’t complain” Highly educated “Can make their own way” Quantitative/Detailed “Can’t think strategically or creatively” Quiet Afraid Respectful Timid Team Players Followers, not leader Thoughtful Voice Indecisive Others… …… 9

Some Questions… Why do Asian Americans have lower leadership aspirations and less confidence in Some Questions… Why do Asian Americans have lower leadership aspirations and less confidence in their leadership abilities? Why are Asian Americans not perceived as prototypical leaders? What can be done to address these issues? 10

Working the Issues from Both Ends… n n n Corporate executives must be sensitized Working the Issues from Both Ends… n n n Corporate executives must be sensitized to AA issues, culture and untapped potential “Model Minority” must not be the “Ignored Group” Leadership pipeline must contain AAs…or corporations will not have AA leaders! AAs must take personal and collective affirmative steps to highlight their issues and develop leadership skills necessary to break through stereotypes Supportive resources must be developed, recognized and seized 11

Resources Are Emerging… n AAPA – Asian American Professional Association n LEAP - Leadership Resources Are Emerging… n AAPA – Asian American Professional Association n LEAP - Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics n Ascend (leadership development conference) n Apex (Asian Professional Exchange) n National Association of Asian American Professionals n Asian Women in Business n n Stanford Graduate School Advanced Leadership Program for Emerging Asian American Executives Asia Society All and others can be found on the internet! 12