Session Focus: A “Fireside Chat” with Andres T. Tapia exploring The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Leaders: Unleashing the Power of All of Us
BUY IT NOW: The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Leaders: Unleashing the Power of All of Us
We were regaled with thought-provoking research and insights in a recent leadership fireside chat with inclusion strategist Andres Tapia on “The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Leaders: Unleashing the Power of All of Us.” The model identifies five critical behaviors, served by five enabling traits, that can guide leaders to tap the diversity in their teams and innovate like never before.
This session provided powerful insights into the role of inclusive leadership in driving organizational success. One of the standout lessons was the importance of curiosity in unlocking the true potential of diverse teams.
"Curiosity is the key to inclusive leadership. Without it, leaders struggle to unlock the potential of diverse teams." - Andres Tapia
Here are three key takeaways that senior HR talent leaders should keep top of mind:
- Inclusive Leadership as a Growth Driver: Diversity and inclusion are not just HR priorities—they are essential drivers of innovation and business growth. Leaders who actively integrate inclusive practices are positioned to outperform competitors and foster differentiation in the market.
- Curiosity as a Core Leadership Trait: Curiosity allows leaders to fully engage with and understand the diverse perspectives within their teams. This trait is the foundation for effective collaboration and innovation, making it crucial to foster curiosity in leadership development programs.
- Structural Inclusion and Systems Thinking: It’s not enough to promote behavioral inclusion—senior HR leaders must reshape organizational systems to remove unconscious bias and embed inclusivity into core business processes. By focusing on structural inclusion, organizations can ensure that diversity is truly leveraged to drive results.
By cultivating curiosity and aligning D&I with business strategy, senior leaders can create environments where diversity thrives and fuels organizational success.
So where does your leadership land on the inclusion competency model? Like a five-dial treasure chest, could you use curiosity and the other traits to unlock greater innovation from diversity on your team? Perhaps it’s time to find the keys to inclusion that will unleash our collective power.
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