The course examines the issues of leadership, management and cultural diversity in a European business and political context. Various case studies will be considered from strategic, organizational, and business/political perspectives. They will be analyzed through multiple frameworks in order to provide a substantial and profound overview of intercultural leadership, and practical recommendations will be drawn for managing diversity. This course will enhance students’ understanding of a wide variety of intercultural competences like cultural awareness, tolerance and emotional intelligence, necessary to lead successfully in business and politics. Special attention is paid to solving the complex issues of the European Union arising on an everyday basis. Business and political enterprises, as well as NGOs in different parts of Europe will be subject to analysis, including their efforts to work successfully across borders.