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What is the Research question(s)/ hypotheses: (single paragraph of not more than 3 sentences). Aim To map the existing literature and research themes related to leadership in culturally and linguistically diverse healthcare workplaces and identify potential research gaps to guide future studies. Design A scoping review. Methods The review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute scoping review methodology. A total of 15,078 studies were imported into Covidence for screening. Results were analysed using inductive content analysis. Data Sources Searches were conducted on CINAHL, Medline (Ovid), ProQuest, Scopus, and the Finnish Medic database. Unpublished studies and grey literature were searched using MedNar. The scoping review included published and unpublished original studies in English, Finnish, and Swedish with no time or geographical limits. Results The review included 19 studies. This scoping review identified four main categories of leadership in culturally and linguistically diverse healthcare workplaces: promoting cultural adaptation, being a cultural mediator, ensuring competence development and continuous education, and developing culturally sensitive leadership. Conclusions Leaders should adopt a supportive and open leadership style to promote cultural adaptation in culturally and linguistically diverse workplaces. Leaders' cultural competence can be enhanced through continuous education and training. Leaders should provide competence development opportunities for all. Need Assignment Help?