Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Global Leadership: Evidence from IVLP Participants in the Kurdistan Region (2019–2025)
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study examines the application of cross-cultural competencies by the IVLP members in the region of Kurdistan in their leadership. The study has used the quantitative design to gather data through a structured questionnaire with the target group being the participants between the years 2019 and 2025. It was a study that was conducted in the IVLP in the Kurdistan Region - Iraq. To achieve the research goals, a questionnaire was created to collect field data and that was given to a randomly selected sample of IVLP alumni in 2019-2025 the Kurdistan Region - Iraq. The valid questionnaires received and processed were one hundred and eleven (111). The analysis of data happened with the use of SPSS (V.27) and AMOS (V.25). serval statistical analysis indicators were calculated, by the basis of which it was proposed to discourse and present the results. The findings of this paper have shown that IVLP program has a very pronounced effect of improving global leadership practice among the participants of the program in the Kurdistan region. The cross-cultural exposure was found to strengthen the inclusive and strategic leadership behaviour, and the international experience and learning were found to have a leading role in the broadening the approach and improving the practice. Lastly, a list of recommendations and additions that should be included in training modules is more centered on cross-cultural interactions.
DOI: 10.68496/zjhs.17
Author: Maqsood Saadi Mohammad
Institution: Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Language: English
Subfield: Communication
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7218906229