The Inclusive Leader

There is an undeniable business case that diverse and inclusive teams generate better results. The differences that make us unique are unlimited. In short, it is the differences that make the difference.

This interactive “The Inclusive Leader” session will help any manager reflect on their behaviours, mental shortcuts and decision making. By building awareness and reviewing leadership activities managers can build healthier and higher performing inclusive teams.

Course Content

Setting the context

The business case for inclusivity
The many faces of diversity
The impact and extent of ‘covering’
The Dunning Kruger effect in decision making

Exploring unconscious bias

Different types of unconscious bias
Leadership activities at risk of unconscious bias

Practicing inclusive leadership

Managing micro-messaging
Four traits of an inclusive leader (Know Your Narrative, Authentic Leadership, Championing, Speaking Out)

Course Approach

CHALLENGE

Preconceptions about what diversity is and why it is important
Leaders to see where they may be at risk of unconscious bias

CREATE

New practices or processes within leadership activities to counter potential bias and increased inclusion
Trusting and inclusive team environments by speaking out and championing D&I

CHANGE

How we choose to show up at work and be a more authentic leader
How we may unintentionally behave and employ micro-affirmations

Embedding Success

Post-programme activities to support the transfer of learning and building of habits.

CHALLENGE

Considering your ‘I’ statements. How could you be more authentic at work? With whom?

CREATE

Review your leadership activities e.g. interviewing, how you delegate, the feedback you give. Where might you be at risk? What adjustments would make you a more inclusive leader?

CHANGE

What new behaviours or practices can you adopt to visibly champion diversity and inclusion within your team and company?

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of participants felt more confident in their role, following an Alpha commercial leadership course.

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