We are so busy finding stereotypes that we've missed the point, diversity in leadership should allow us to create a new type of leader. Agree? Tell us in the comments
John Crace hears from the vice-chancellor of Oxford Brookes University about tokenism, tap on the shoulder promotions, poaching wars, and avoiding the words 'modern' and 'new'
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