Teamwork and collaboration are the backbone of successful organizations. Research shows that inclusive leadership fosters a sense of value and belonging among employees, boosting team and organizational performance. The traits of inclusive leadership can be learned and should be continuously cultivated.
Three norms predict whether teams flourish or fail, and they depend on an inclusive team environment. For teams to contribute their best, flourish, and succeed, leaders must promote expressions of difference, foster a team-coaching climate, and codify fair decision-making practices.
of employees report teams with inclusive norms.
of employees report high level of job engagement when team has high level of inclusive norms.
Inclusive leaders drive results and foster psychological safety through six core behaviors: lead outward with accountability, allyship, and ownership; lead inward with curiosity, humility, and courage.
