The new millennium has brought with it technological advances, the collapse of global markets, and unprecedented access to travel; which has made our global citizens more interdependent and our relationships more complex. Now, more than ever, it is imperative that we adjust the way we think, understand, and affirm each other and our differences. CIE believes that in order for corporations, businesses, and educational institutions to succeed that they need to create environments where difference is acknowledged, accepted, and cultivated, as a way to maximize human potential and productivity for greater organizational success.