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Inclusive leadership is evolving to address the complexities of modern workplaces and move beyond the polarization often associated with traditional DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) efforts.
Here are the top 9 strategies we’ve identified that will help you evolve your team’s leadership style and approach to meet the dynamics of today’s workplace.
Today’s Evolved Leadership Imperatives
Imperative #1
Continuous Learning & Self-Awareness
Inclusive leaders are committed to continuous learning and selfawareness. They actively seek to understand their own biases, embrace diverse perspectives, and adapt their leadership styles to meet the needs of their teams. This ongoing journey of learning is crucial for creating inclusive and equitable workplaces.
Imperative #2
Equity & Accountability
In an ever-changing landscape, inclusive leadership should emphasize equity over diversity alone. It’s paramount to ensure fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all employees while holding leaders accountable for fostering an inclusive culture. This shift requires leaders to actively address systemic inequalities and create pathways for underrepresented groups to thrive.
Today’s Evolved Leadership Imperatives
Imperative #3
Adaptive Leadership
The need for leaders who can navigate the complexities of diverse and interconnected global environments is critical. Adaptive leaders are those who can respond to changing dynamics, leverage diverse perspectives, and drive sustainable growth by fostering resilience and agility within their respective teams.
Imperative #4
Inclusive Decision-Making
Inclusive leaders involve diverse stakeholders in decision-making processes, ensuring various perspectives are considered. This approach not only leads to better decisions but also enhances team morale and commitment by fostering a sense of ownership and collective responsibility.
Less than 5% of global leaders meet the criteria of being inclusive leaders.
-Korn Ferry
Today’s Evolved Leadership Imperatives
Imperative #5
Use of Technology
Leveraging technology, particularly AI, to enhance inclusive leadership practices is gaining traction. AI can help create more inclusive recruiting and onboarding tools, measure the impact of DEI efforts, and provide data-driven insights to support leadership development programs.
Imperative #6
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Aligning business goals with broader societal values is becoming increasingly important. Inclusive leaders recognize the importance of CSR and strive to create a positive impact on society while driving business success. This alignment attracts customers and employees who value ethical and socially responsible practices.
Imperative #7
Building Inclusive Communities
Fostering inclusive communities within organizations, like Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), is vital. These communities provide spaces for connection, support, and professional growth, helping to embed inclusion-forward principles into the fabric of the organization.
Inclusive organizations are 70% more likely to capture new markets, and up to 36% more likely to have aboveaverage profitability. -HBR
Today’s Evolved Leadership Imperatives
Imperative #8
Psychologicial Safety
Creating an environment where employees feel safe to express themselves, share ideas, and take risks without fear of negative consequences is paramount. Psychological safety fosters open
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We believe in OPEN. Because it’s the opposite of closed.
Come in. Grow. Be expansive.
Open allows for diversity of thought, culture, and people. It makes businesses stronger and insights tighter.
Open is a seed that sprouts growth and shifts perspectives from within.
And while the concept of OPEN is simple, it’s not always innate to organizations or their leaders. It’s why so many fail.
But, open can be taught, practiced, and executed.
If you’re open.
