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Prioritizing DEI in leadership isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a powerful driver of innovation and resilience. Inclusive leadership builds stronger teams and better businesses. Here my recent article and💡 Key Takeaways for Driving DEI: - Inclusive Hiring Practices: Broaden talent pools and reduce bias. - Inclusive Culture: Go beyond diversity—champion values that create equity. - Mentorship & Sponsorship: Build pipelines of underrepresented leaders. - Accountability: Set measurable goals and track progress. We’ve supported clients on this journey, helping them transform their leadership teams and seeing incredible results—from increased employee satisfaction to expanded customer engagement. 🚀 For a deeper dive, read my article: The Case for DEI in Leadership: https://lnkd.in/dvYaTg8J ....AND: 🔗 Also explore some of our related articles: - Marielaine Krenn: https://lnkd.in/dqZ_-CVx -Weronika Oesterreicher: https://lnkd.in/dsmgKj8u -Rani Miller https://lnkd.in/d9ncsvwY

The way employees experience culture is inherently vague and challenging to design. Research shows that artifacts and actions listed in this drawing impact how employees feel and absorb culture. From that list, leadership behavior, recognition and rewards, and Communities of Practice are the elements I've observed to be consistently underrated—and often neglected—in many organizations.  If you’re looking into Communities of Practice as a way to improve culture in your organization, have you considered my CoP package? https://buff.ly/3TpMgPX

The essential skills and competencies needed to foster inclusivity and drive positive change within teams and organizations. The course “Inclusive Leadership” by Dr. Shirley Davis, Hall of Fame Speaker! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/dYWf_WFC #inclusiveleadership.

At Andersen James Group HQ, we recently held a UK to US briefing with our teams, led by myself and Jason Bowler, to align on our vision and business plans for the next few years. It was a powerful session, where we identified key highlights and set the stage for our exciting ambitions ahead 🙌🏻 In a fast-growing, ambitious business like ours, the right team ethos is everything. The difference between good and great teams isn’t just about skills - it’s about mindset, collaboration, and shared values 💡 With so much change going on, welcoming new faces in new geographies, we felt it was crucial to share expansion plans and business growth details with our team because it fosters a sense of ownership, alignment, and engagement. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲'𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 4 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭... #visionmeeting #leadership #companyexpansion #growthmindset #employeeengagement

Diversity isn't just good ethics—it's sound business strategy. Diverse teams outperform, sparking innovation and mirroring our varied customer base, giving us a competitive edge. In practice, this means: ➡ Embedding diversity in recruitment, removing biases, and leveling the playing field. ➡Cultivating an environment where all voices are respected and dialogue is open. ➡Ensuring diversity at leadership levels to integrate varied perspectives in decision-making. ➡Tracking diversity metrics and adapting strategies for ongoing progress. By committing to these actions, we're not just improving our workplaces but also driving our businesses forward. #DiversityInBusiness #InclusiveExcellence #Leadership #manyhr

Leadership transitions often expose the vulnerabilities in an organisation's culture. During these times, effective leadership is key in ensuring the culture is adaptable and open to change. In this article, my colleagues David Angel and Naomi Barton explore the connection between culture and leadership, and how effective leadership can foster a harmonious and thriving workplace. #Redgrave #CultureMatters

Woods Kovalova Group collaborated with a prominent government agency to navigate the complexities of hypercompetition while fostering inclusivity within its organizational culture rather than shame and blame. Our approach involved a comprehensive assessment of the agency's culture, leveraging expertise in organizational behavior to facilitate dialogues and workshops for buy-in and alignment. (Read on - https://lnkd.in/eW_RhkFk) Drawing upon cutting-edge strategies, we guided the agency in our proprietary Principle-Centered Insurgent Leadership methodologies, fostering continuous learning and experimentation. Prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, we empowered employees through self-efficacy and targeted training, creating a vibrant culture. Additionally, we emboldened leaders to confront biases with empathy, normalizing self-reflection and growth. By fostering openness and accountability, our approach enabled leaders to champion diversity, driving positive change throughout the organization. Continue: https://lnkd.in/eW_RhkFk

Changing your logo is easy, but true diversity requires action. Is your organisation truly committed to promoting diversity, or just paying lip service? Join me live on hashtag#CoachOnTheRocks 🪨 as I explore the courage needed to push for genuine diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. We’ll discuss practical steps for leaders and HR professionals to take, moving beyond fear and apathy. I'll share insights on why DEI is crucial for attracting top talent and driving innovation, despite the challenges posed by anti-woke agendas. Empower your leaders to make real change and create an inclusive environment. Don't miss this essential conversation. Tune in now to learn how to turn DEI goals into meaningful actions. Also, join our webinar on the 18th of June for an in-depth discussion with our expert guests Elaine dela Cruz and Gary Rayneau. Register here: https://lnkd.in/drbyq74B #Leadership#HR 🌟

COMMITMENT TO CULTURE | With a change in ownership/leadership imminent for many businesses, it’s important to consider how this will affect their workforce according to Senior Manager Karen Frenkiel. Protecting employees, company culture and values are succession’s top risks and rewards. Unsurprisingly, these issues were a big worry for 47% of respondents when we asked business leaders what they would focus on to prepare for succession. Explore the full Business Radar report to learn why it’s the top focus area: https://lnkd.in/ggMWmrqv

Deeply insightful report from Pitcher Partners!