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Diversity and Inclusion – Two Very Different Concepts

Great Leadership By Dan

Whilst both are important, leadership is the cornerstone, without which all the diversity initiatives in the world will be in vain. Diversity and inclusion – despite that they are often discussed together – are actually two very different concepts. Diversity is about the mix of people on your team or in your organisation.

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Leaders: Choose Your Own Reality

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One example was a person Joan worked with – let’s call her Jane Doe. For example, in hope, reframing can allow leaders to see possibilities in place of challenges. This is especially important in today’s leadership world where there are many different worldviews born out of culture, diversity, events, and lived experience.

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Leveling the Playing Field

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There is a certain amount of wishful thinking when a new employee comes on in an organization. So, that is one example. Absolutely, awareness of these is critical to improve the lack of inclusion and diversity in organizations. After all, the resume is great, the experience may be great, and we really liked them.

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Leading for Others

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The vast majority of senior leaders across nearly all organizations throughout the United States and Europe are white men. Qualified people are inhibited from getting a fair chance to succeed, which harms both them and the organization. Influence is often judged in organizations by who has “a seat at the table”. Bill Treasurer.

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How to Achieve Better Gender Balance through Succession Planning and Development

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There’s a “Diversity” strategy driven from one office, and a succession planning and development strategy driven by another. It’s not that complicated to do, it just takes a boatload of commitment, most importantly, from the leader of an organization, along with the support of a strong HR leader. From a manager’s view, it’s confusing.

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A 236-Year-Old Lesson in Leadership

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Before he could become father of a country, George Washington had to create a new way to lead – and his example is still worth following. It was a diverse mix of volunteers and militias with different traditions and backgrounds, primarily loyal to their own town, region or colony. She can be reached at Signe.Spencer@haygroup.com.

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3 Reasons Why Your Company’s “Superhero” Leadership Strategy Isn’t Working

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A Superhero strategy is a leadership strategy in which an organization focuses most of its time and energy on developing a small, exclusive group of people who are destined for major roles in the company. Many organizations approach leadership potential in the same way, assuming that it’s a natural quality that very few people have.

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