Forward. Onward. AsianUpward!
We unlimit the leadership possibilities of Asian Pacific American professionals (APA) and the champions that support this population.
- Envision a talent centrifuge that formulates new solutions and strategies to develop APA leaders.
- Engineer practical leadership and professional tools from the collective wisdom and insights of experienced APA leaders and our advocates.
Forward. Onward. AsianUpward!
We unlimit the leadership possibilities of Asian Pacific American professionals (APA) and the champions that support this population.
▪ Envision a talent centrifuge that formulates new solutions and strategies to develop APA leaders.
▪ Engineer practical leadership and professional tools from the collective wisdom and insights of experienced APA leaders and our advocates.
AsianUpward ToolBook
The Definitive Guide to Asian Pacific American Leadership & Professional Success
AsianUpward ToolBook
The Definitive Guide to Asian Pacific American Leadership & Professional Success
AsianUpward Leadership Series
2-Day Leadership Course Offering
AsianUpward Leadership Series
2-Day Leadership Course Offering
2020 Professional Development Certificates
Dates/Locations and Registration
2020 Professional Development Certificates
Dates/Locations and Registration
Sphere of Influence (Spring)
Develop Credibility, Visibility, &
Leadership Presence
Spring Virtual, April 29 & 30, 2021
Sphere of Influence (Fall)
Develop Credibility, Visibility, &
Leadership Presence
Fall Virtual, September 23 & 24, 2021
To register: Click on the Register Here button and be redirected to its corresponding Eventbrite page
People Systems
Asian Pacific American Influence, Intercultural
Competence, & Interorganizational Savvy
Program 1
Sphere of Influence
Develop Credibility, Visibility, &
Leadership Presence
Friday, October 23 from 3:00 p.m–6:30 p.m. PDT
Saturday, October 24 from 8:00 a.m–4:00 p.m. PDT
Live, Virtual (video conference details to come later)
Program 2
Leverage
Harness & Deploy the 5 Professional Ps in the Workplace
(Purpose, Power, Presence, Politics, & Positioning)
Friday, November 13 from 3:00 p.m–6:30 p.m. PST
Saturday, November 14 from 8:00 a.m–4:00 p.m. PST
Live, Virtual (video conference details to come later)
To register: Click on the Register Here button and be redirected to its corresponding UCI Merage registration links.
Featured Programs
Featured Programs
The Sphere of Influence
Develop Credibility, Visibility, & Leadership Presence
According to multiple studies, Asian Pacific American (APA) professionals face challenges that limit our professional advancement (See Challenges). The Sphere of Influence features tactics and strategies to elevate APAs toward increased career opportunities and leadership possibilities. This short program focuses on strengthening your influence capabilities as a core, which expands into methods that consciously craft your personal credibility and reputation. The course lessons then amplify these influence foundations with discussions of visibility and how to leverage your surrounding environments toward persuading others.
Topics include:
- The AsianUpward Cultural Fluidity Model
- The Credibility Wheel and How to Wield It toward Professional Effectiveness
- Collective Influence & the Halo Strategy that Aligns More Closely with Asian Values, Yet Translates toward Intercultural Impact
- The Visibility Vectorscope that Leads to Your Workplace “Suite” Spot
- How to Leverage Your Surroundings and External Contexts toward Greater Influence
The Sphere of Influence
Develop Credibility, Visibility, & Leadership Presence
According to multiple studies, Asian Pacific American (APA) professionals face challenges that limit our professional advancement (See Challenges). The Sphere of Influence features tactics and strategies to elevate APAs toward increased career opportunities and leadership possibilities. This short program focuses on strengthening your influence capabilities as a core, which expands into methods that consciously craft your personal credibility and reputation. The course lessons then amplify these influence foundations with discussions of visibility and how to leverage your surrounding environments toward persuading others.
Topics include:
- The AsianUpward Cultural Fluidity Model
- The Credibility Wheel and How to Wield It toward Professional Effectiveness
- Collective Influence & the Halo Strategy that Aligns More Closely with Asian Values, Yet Translates toward Intercultural Impact
- The Visibility Vectorscope that Leads to Your Workplace “Suite” Spot
- How to Leverage Your Surroundings and External Contexts toward Greater Influence
Leverage
Harness & Deploy the 5 Professional Ps in the Workplace (Purpose, Power, Presence, Politics & Positioning)
Leverage presents the 5 Ps framework to develop Asian Pacific Americans (APAs) into more-effective leaders and professionals in the workplace. This short program emphasizes effective and practical tools to understand—and wield—the nuances of these 5 Ps: Purpose, Power, Presence, Politics & Positioning in professional settings. By synergizing these 5 elements, Leverage strengthens APA professional success, which gives us fuel and momentum to support our organizations. This collective, APA-focused approach truly benefits all parties.
Topics include:
- Purpose: Focus Your Purpose to Create Visionary Success
- Power: Gain Insights into the Types and Models of Power
- Presence: Build and Project Your Leadership Presence & Manage Up
- Politics: Navigate Organizational Politics Collaboratively
- Positioning: Evolve into a Change Champion Who Positions Positive Transformation
Leverage
Harness & Deploy the 5 Professional Ps in the Workplace (Purpose, Power, Presence, Politics & Positioning)
Leverage presents the 5 Ps framework to develop Asian Pacific Americans (APAs) into more-effective leaders and professionals in the workplace. This short program emphasizes effective and practical tools to understand—and wield—the nuances of these 5 Ps: Purpose, Power, Presence, Politics & Positioning in professional settings. By synergizing these 5 elements, Leverage strengthens APA professional success, which gives us fuel and momentum to support our organizations. This collective, APA-focused approach truly benefits all parties.
Topics include:
- Purpose: Focus Your Purpose to Create Visionary Success
- Power: Gain Insights into the Types and Models of Power
- Presence: Build and Project Your Leadership Presence & Manage Up
- Politics: Navigate Organizational Politics Collaboratively
- Positioning: Evolve into a Change Champion Who Positions Positive Transformation
Leadership & Cognitive Diversity Competitive Advantage:
Research Demonstrates the Value of a Diverse & Inclusive Workforce for People, Productivity & Profit
Leadership & Cognitive Diversity Competitive Advantage:
Research Demonstrates the Value of a Diverse & Inclusive Workforce for People, Productivity & Profit
A McKinsey study of over 1,000 companies across 12 countries found that companies that ranked in the top 25% in terms of the ethnic mix of their executive teams turned out to be 33% more likely to outperform competitors on profits than those in the bottom 25%.
McKinsey & Company. (2012) Is there a pay-off from top-team diversity? Barta, T., Kleiner, M. & Neumann, T.
Companies with the most women on their management teams were 21% more likely to achieve above-average profitability, compared with those with relatively few women in senior, decision-making roles.
A McKinsey study of over 1,000 companies across 12 countries found that companies that ranked in the top 25% in terms of the ethnic mix of their executive teams turned out to be 33% more likely to outperform competitors on profits than those in the bottom 25%.
McKinsey & Company. (2012) Is there a pay-off from top-team diversity? Barta, T., Kleiner, M. & Neumann, T.
Companies with the most women on their management teams were 21% more likely to achieve above-average profitability, compared with those with relatively few women in senior, decision-making roles.
Research shows that workforces that are diverse and inclusive deliver the following results:
Research shows that workforces that are diverse and inclusive deliver the following results:
American Sociological Association, “Diversity Linked to Increased Sales Revenue and Profits, Customers,” April 3, 2009.
CEB, “Driving Retention and Performance Through Employee Engagement,” Arlington, VA, 2008.
Credit Suisse Research Institute, “Gender Diversity and Corporate Performance,” July 31, 2012.
Forbes, “Patenting the Co-Ed Code,” September 13, 2007.
Hewlett, Sylvia Ann, Melinda Marshall and Laura Sherbin with Tara Gonsalves, “Innovation, Diversity & Market Growth,” Center for Talent Innovation, 2013.
National Center for Women & Information Technology, “Who Invents It? Women’s Participation in Information Technology Patenting,” 2012.
Rock, David and Heidi Grant, “Why Diverse Teams are Smarter,” Harvard Business Review, November 4, 2016.
Fuhrmans, Vanessa, “Companies With Diverse Executive Teams Posted Bigger Profit Margins, Study Shows,” The Wall Street Journal, January 18, 2018.
American Sociological Association, “Diversity Linked to Increased Sales Revenue and Profits, Customers,” April 3, 2009.
CEB, “Driving Retention and Performance Through Employee Engagement,” Arlington, VA, 2008.
Credit Suisse Research Institute, “Gender Diversity and Corporate Performance,” July 31, 2012.
Forbes, “Patenting the Co-Ed Code,” September 13, 2007.
Hewlett, Sylvia Ann, Melinda Marshall and Laura Sherbin with Tara Gonsalves, “Innovation, Diversity & Market Growth,” Center for Talent Innovation, 2013.
National Center for Women & Information Technology, “Who Invents It? Women’s Participation in Information Technology Patenting,” 2012.
Rock, David and Heidi Grant, “Why Diverse Teams are Smarter,” Harvard Business Review, November 4, 2016.
Fuhrmans, Vanessa, “Companies With Diverse Executive Teams Posted Bigger Profit Margins, Study Shows,” The Wall Street Journal, January 18, 2018.
Our Partners
Our Partners
Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC)
The FAPAC was founded in 1985. It is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization representing the civilian and military Asian Pacific American (APA) employees in the Federal and District of Columbia governments.
To learn more about FAPAC visit their website at www.fapac.org.
Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC)
The FAPAC was founded in 1985. It is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization representing the civilian and military Asian Pacific American (APA) employees in the Federal and District of Columbia governments.
To learn more about FAPAC visit their website at www.fapac.org.
