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5 Ways to Become an Inclusive Leader

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5 Ways to Become an Inclusive Leader

Sep 17, 2019

Teams led by inclusive managers are higher performing and better collaborators.

Being an inclusive leader isn’t simply a matter of hiring people from diverse ethnic backgrounds and a range of genders. It’s more about mind-set: being someone who genuinely cares about inclusion – someone who recognizes that disconnection hurts your people and your company. 

Research shows that manager-led inclusion matters. A Deloitte Insights study indicates that groups led by inclusive managers are 17% more likely to perceive themselves as high-performing, 29% more willing to believe they collaborate, and 20% more likely to feel strongly about their collective decision-making. However, managers need to truly commit to inclusivity – not merely claim to think nice thoughts about diversity.

Read more: on website business.com (EN)