I’m allergic to clichés and buzzwords. And this might be one of them. A research project reports this:
The employees described inclusive leaders … as leaders who act in ways that demonstrate their values and communicate openly and honestly. They treat each employee as a unique individual, recognize each person’s strengths and value diverse perspectives.
Inclusive leaders were also described as asking others for feedback when making important decisions and providing everyone access to critical information. They encourage everyone to work together as a team and go out of their way to make sure employees of all job positions are valued and encouraged to be involved.
Whatever the nomenclature, these are definitely sound management practices with desirable outcomes.
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