The Course Content
Day One: Understanding and Applying Inclusive Leadership
The difference between management and leadership
The essential competencies of an inclusive leader
Understanding the core elements of diversity and inclusion
The seven levels of culture (national, work, gender, age, region, religious, occupation)
Overcoming the barriers to inclusive leadership
Day Two: Solutions for Diversity & Inclusion
Cultural Intelligence (CI) and Inclusive Leadership
Working with the younger generations (Y and Z)
Understanding stereotypes and biases
Mitigating unconscious bias
Success stories from leading organisations
Day Three: Applying Change Leadership
The difference between change management and change leadership
Change at the individual, team, and organisational level
Best practice model for change leadership
The five psychological phases of change and their effective management
Overcoming resistance to change
Day Four: Promoting Innovation and Creativity
What is innovation, and where does it come from
What we know about culture and innovation
Becoming innovative
Introduction to Disruptive Innovation (DI)
Understanding the power of creativity
Day Five: Challenges to Inclusive Leadership
Ways to change ‘outdated’ company culture
Embedded practices that may need to be removed
Practices for developing yourself as a “self-aware” Leader
Looking ahead – the future of D&I
Personal action planning