Inclusive Leadership
Research shows that inclusive leadership plays an important role in making employees feel valuable and included, which has a positive impact on team and organizational performance. We can all become better leaders by learning and continuously developing the traits of inclusive leadership.
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Ask Deborah: What Does “Feminist Leadership” Look Like? (Blog Post)
I’m currently enrolled in a leadership program with Coady International Institute and the Canadian Women's Foundation. We are unpacking both the need for feminist leadership and how to operationalize this in our everyday practice. I was wondering if you could provide insight on what this looks like in practice?
4 Ways To Boost Your Team’s Innovation (Blog Post)
We most recently examined inclusive leadership in Australia, and found important lessons for all leaders, regardless of region.
New Catalyst Report Reveals Secret to Unlocking Innovation in Australia (Media Release)
A ground-breaking new report on employee innovation in Australia by Catalyst, the leading global nonprofit organization advocating for equal opportunities in the workforce, offers important strategies for companies committed to leveraging talent and inspiring breakout ideas. Key points of the report include making employees feel safe enough to bring their authentic selves to work, proposing novel solutions, taking on stretch assignments, and speaking up about problems and tough issues.
The Secret to Inclusion in Australian Workplaces: Psychological Safety (Report)
Inclusive leaders—those who enact the four behaviours of empowerment, accountability, courage, and humility (EACH)—achieve great results.
Unlock Employee Innovation (Infographic)
Learn how inclusive leaders create psychological safety, which is key to innovation.
What I Learned From Catalyst’s EdX Course On Inclusive Leadership (Blog Post)
Catalyst’s Inclusive Leadership Course taught me a great deal about everyday leadership. Before I took this course I thought that leadership couldn’t be taught; now I know I was wrong.
Leading From The Heart (Blog Post)
Feminists have frequently borrowed an expression from Isaac Newton, who gave credit to his predecessors when he said, “If I have seen further, it’s because I have stood on the shoulders of giants.”
Inclusive Leadership: A Business Imperative (Webinar Recording)
This webinar focused on what inclusion is, why it is so important to a company's culture, and how companies and employees perceive and foster inclusive leadership behaviors.
Become an Inclusive Leader in Two Easy Steps (Blog Post)
Catalyst’s first MOOC (Massive Online Open Course) is called “Inclusive Leadership Training: Becoming a Successful Leader.” It’s an introduction to inclusive leadership, a practice that brings out the best in people by emphasizing the importance of traits like accountability, empowering others, and being courageous and humble.
3M – Global Leadership Behaviors: A Platform for Inclusion, Talent Development, and Cultural Transformation (Practices)
In 2012, Inge Thulin, 3M’s newly appointed CEO began with a systematic approach to creating higher levels of organizational performance. This resulted in the development of a new set of […]
Ask Deborah: What’s The Most Important Lesson You’ve Learned In Your First Year On The Job? (Blog Post)
In this month’s Ask Deborah, a column we created to help readers get to know her better, we asked Deborah to share the most important lesson she’s learned in her first year in the top job.
Goldman Sachs – Fostering Trusting Relationships and Investing in the Pipeline: A Multi-Pronged Approach to Developing Diverse Talent (Practices)
Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a career management program designed to enhance the progression and retention of strong-performing black and Latino/Hispanic vice presidents. ELP simultaneously aims to develop the ability of […]
Methodology: Inclusive Leadership – The View From Six Countries (Appendix)
Inclusive Leadership: The View From Six Countries delves into the striking similarities across most countries in how employees characterize inclusion and the leadership behaviors that help to foster it. The Methodology […]
The Boston Consulting Group – Turning Off and Speaking Up for Better Work and Better Life (Practices)
The professional services industry is characterized by a 24/7 on-call culture, in which the ethic of being “always on” is seen as necessary for success in the global marketplace. Beginning […]
Kimberly-Clark Corporation – Fostering Talent Development Through Sponsorship (Practices)
Executives at Kimberly-Clark are expected to sponsor high-potential employees.
Deutsche Bank – ATLAS Accomplished Top Leaders Advancement Strategy (Practices)
Deutsche Bank’s Accomplished Top Leaders Advancement Strategy (ATLAS) sponsorship program was launched in 2009 with the goal of improving the gender balance at senior levels and increasing the pool of […]
Ernst & Young LLP – Inclusiveness Roundtable Champions (Practices)
During annual performance review meetings—called Roundtables—each Ernst & Young business unit across the United States and Canada provides an Inclusiveness Roundtable Champion (IRC). IRCs actively participate in Roundtable discussions to […]
HSBC North America – Valuing Diversity Champions: Diversity Ambassador Awards Program (Practices)
Diversity is part of HSBC – North America’s corporate brand and values. The Diversity Ambassador Award program rewards and recognizes employees who are living the values and bringing passion for […]
Deloitte & Touche LLP, Canada – The Role of Chief Diversity Officer (Practices)
In January 2008, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Canada, announced its creation of the role of Chief Diversity Officer (CDO). At the time, few other Canadian organizations had similar positions. The […]
IBM Canada – Enhancing Inclusion Through Critical Relationships and Cultural Awareness (Practices)
IBM Canada developed specialized programming to leverage diversity and support diverse groups. Two programs developed to enhance relationships in the workplace include: Diversity Network Groups (DNGs) and Diversity Training for People Managers.