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Inclusion leadership traits Courage: Because talking about imperfections involves personal risk-taking Humility Seek the contributions of others to overcome personal limitations Bravery Hold others to account for noninclusive behaviors Collaboration: Because a diverse-thinking team is greater than the sum of its parts Teaming Assemble teams that are diverse in thinking Voice Work hard to ensure that team members respect each other Empowerment Create a safe environment where people feel comfortable to speak up Commitment: Because staying the course is hard Belief in the business case Treat diversity and inclusion as a business priority Personal Values Treat all team members with fairness and respect Curiosity: Because different ideas and experiences enable growth Coping with ambiguity Engage in respectful and curious questioning to better understand others’ viewpoints Perspective-taking Demonstrate a desire for continued learning Openness Seek opportunities to connect with a diverse range of people Cultural intelligence: Because not everyone sees the world through the same cultural frame Knowledge Take an active interest in learning about other cultures Adaptability Work well with individuals from different cultural backgrounds Drive Are confident leading cross-cultural teams How organizations can support inclusive leadership Highlight inclusive leadership as a core pillar within the organization’s diversity and inclusion strategy and empowering a culture of well-being Formally assess inclusive leadership capabilities across senior leaders and people managers Integrate development of the six signature traits of inclusive leadership into leadership development programs Diversity—of markets, customers, ideas, and talent—is an essential part of today’s business environment. When leaders have clarity about what it means to be highly inclusive they are positioned for success. Six signature traits of inclusive leadership Thriving in a diverse new world In today’s workplace, core aspects of leadership, such as setting direction and influencing others, are timeless, but we see a new capability that is vital to the way leadership is executed. Highly inclusive leaders demonstrate six signature traits, which represent a powerful capability highly adapted to diversity. Inclusive leadership is essential to fostering an environment of empowered well-being, where people are given the support and flexibility they need to be energized, confident, and aware. About Deloitte Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee (“DTTL”), its network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL (also referred to as “Deloitte Global”) does not provide services to clients. In the United States, Deloitte refers to one or more of the US member firms of DTTL, their related entities that operate using the “Deloitte” name in the United States and their respective affiliates. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more about our global network of member firms. Copyright © 2018 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved Cognizance of bias: Because unconscious bias can be a leader's Achilles' heel Self-regulation Follow processes to ensure personal biases do not influence decisions about others Fair play Employ transparent, consistent, and informed decision-making processes about talent E m p o w e r i n g w e l l - b e i n g Inclusive Leadership

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Page 1: Six signature traits of inclusive leadership · Integrate development of the six signature traits of inclusive leadership into leadership development programs Diversity—of markets,

Since 2015, fewer millennials believe businesses should focus on profit, and should shift the focus to business strategy and impact

35% 27%

vs.2013 2015

35% 27%2 out of 3 millennials state their organization’s purpose is a reason why they chose to work there

of millennials agree that as technology develops further, working lives will become more fulfilling

8 %25% of millennials

said that the main barrier to innovation is the attitude of senior management

of millennials believe their companies don’t invest enough in research and development

1/3 of millennials feel their organization is making the most

of the skills and experience they’re able to offer

Millennials ranked flexible working conditions and work/life integration as the #1 way

organizations would have to change if they wish to improve retention

Nearly 2/3 of millennials reported they use their businesses’ social tools or networking applications for instantaneous collaboration

Now is the time for cultural transformation to truly unleash the skills and potential of today’s workforce

Inclusion leadership traits

Courage: Because talking about imperfections involves personal risk-taking

HumilitySeek the contributions of others to overcome personal limitations

BraveryHold others to account for noninclusive behaviors

Collaboration: Because a diverse-thinking team is greater than the sum of its parts

TeamingAssemble teams that are diverse in thinking

VoiceWork hard to ensure that team members respect each other

EmpowermentCreate a safe environment where people feel comfortable to speak up

Commitment: Because staying the courseis hard

Belief in the business case Treat diversity and inclusion as a business priority

Personal Values Treat all team members with fairness and respect

Curiosity: Because different ideas and experiences enable growth

Coping with ambiguityEngage in respectful and curious questioning to better understand others’ viewpoints

Perspective-taking Demonstrate a desire for continued learning

Openness Seek opportunities to connect with a diverserange of people

Cultural intelligence: Because not everyone sees the world through the same cultural frame

Knowledge Take an active interest in learning about other cultures

Adaptability Work well with individuals from different cultural backgrounds

DriveAre confident leading cross-cultural teams

How organizations can support inclusive leadership

Highlight inclusive leadership as a core pillar within the organization’s diversity and inclusion strategy and empowering a culture of well-being

Formally assess inclusive leadership capabilities across senior leaders and people managers

Integrate development of the six signature traits of inclusive leadership into leadership development programs

Diversity—of markets, customers, ideas, and talent—is an essential part of today’s business environment. When leaders have clarity about what it

means to be highly inclusive they are positioned for success.

Six signature traits of inclusive leadershipThriving in a diverse new worldIn today’s workplace, core aspects of leadership, such as setting direction and influencing others, are timeless, but we see a new capability that is vital to the way leadership is executed. Highly inclusive leaders demonstrate six signature traits, which represent a powerful capability highly adapted to diversity. Inclusive leadership is essential to fostering an environment of empowered well-being, where people are given the support and flexibility they need to be energized, confident, and aware.

About DeloitteDeloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee (“DTTL”), its network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL (also referred to as “Deloitte Global”) does not provide services to clients. In the United States, Deloitte refers to one or more of the US member firms of DTTL, their related entities that operate using the “Deloitte” name in the United States and their respective affiliates. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more about our global network of member firms.

Copyright © 2018 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved

Cognizance of bias: Because unconscious bias can be a leader's Achilles' heel

Self-regulation Follow processes to ensure personal biases do not influence decisions about others

Fair play Employ transparent, consistent, and informed decision-making processes about talent

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