Author: Maileen Hamto

The future of diversity management incorporates an Indigenous consciousness, a way of knowing and being distinct from the normative Western approach. The concept of “kapwa” is defined as a “recognition of a shared identity, an inner self, shared with others.” Because kapwa is rooted in my own heritage and tradition, it is a way to orient myself away from notions of othering and competition. But more than that, it is a powerful tool for fostering collaboration.