Dr. Shirley Davis – Inclusive Leadership

Dr. Shirley Davis – Inclusive Leadership

Description:

Join global workforce management expert Dr. Shirley Davis as she shares how to create and lead an organization that leverages the diverse talents of all contributors. Dr. Davis reveals the benefits of inclusive leadership, including the positive impacts it can have on employee engagement, innovation, and creativity. She then outlines a best practice framework for developing inclusive leaders in an organization, and shares tips for avoiding common leadership pitfalls. Upon wrapping up this course, you’ll be equipped with practical strategies you can use to cultivate a more inclusive workforce.

Topics include:

• The business case for inclusive leadership
• Redefining leadership through the lens of inclusion
• Innovation, creativity, and inclusion
• Six key traits that inclusive leaders possess
• Competencies of inclusive leaders
• Best practices for inclusive organizations

Contents:

• Introduction
• 1. Why Inclusive Leadership?
• 2. The Impact of Inclusiveness
• 3. Inclusive Leadership Model
• 4. Best Practices for Inclusive Organizations
• Conclusion

Author:

Dr. Shirley Davis is a keynote speaker, corporate executive president, and global workforce management expert.

Dr. Davis is the CEO of SDS Global Enterprises, a strategic development solutions firm that teaches strategies for how to work, lead, and succeed in a diverse and global workforce. She brings more than 20 years of experience as an executive in talent management, HR strategy, leadership development, and global diversity and inclusion to this role. She has worked in several Fortune 100 global corporations, as well as with government agencies, higher education, and community organizations. Most recently—for eight years—she was the global chief diversity and inclusion officer at the world’s largest HR association, The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). She’s a highly sought-after thought leader, international keynote speaker, consultant, and executive coach, and the author of several books.