The New Leadership Model: The Rise Of New Roles For Leaders In The DEI World -CMR ( in press)

California Management Review (CRM) has accepted our submission for publication in the Journal for the article: "The New Leadership Model: The Rise Of New Roles For Leaders In The DEI World " Sayyadi, M. Collina, L. & Provitera, M.

Leadership Roles Where Everyone Participates

Studies reveal diverse companies perform better. However, many employees still feel excluded. Leaders must prioritize promoting inclusion. Create roles for all to participate in big decisions, not just executives. This stops top-down control. Leaders should share power, not hoard it.

Continuous Learning to Understand Impact and Manage Inclusion

Leadership today means constant learning. Help people unlearn outdated skills and biases. Learn skills to understand the impact on others and manage inclusion. Use AI chatbots to challenge biases safely. Or envision an ideal diverse future, then work backwards on getting there.

Question assumptions by examining worst-case harmful behaviours.

Championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Key Points 1. Set up immersive training on inclusion using real stories and motivation. This helps leaders value differences. Make roles where all employees participate in transformations, recognizing everyone’s talents.

2. Maintain excellence by growing human capital and spreading knowledge.

3. Design feedback systems.

4. Communicate with diversity experts.

5. Drive systemic change.

6. Foster collaboration and accountability.

6. Understand how assumptions impact behaviours. Adopt the best assumptions to meet follower needs.

7. Diagnose stands on issues.

8. Master inclusive behaviours. Realize beliefs shape behaviours. Provide behaviours meeting follower needs.

Apply diversity training to maximize inclusive experiences.

Explore life stories utilizing lessons to lead better. Address inequities by enhancing authentic leadership. Use movie scenes to tap into inner leadership growth.

Develop civil leadership for inclusive communities and social justice. Examine AI risks while building skills to tackle difficulties positively.

Using and Not Using AI and Chatbots

Connect unlearning to openness to new learning. Actively engage in real challenges to gain insights. Draw from experience to address complex problems. Benefit from peer perspectives. Explore emerging issues through inquiries. AI chatbots provide a safe, unlearning space. Envision possible futures and identify needed skills.

Bottom line

The future requires diversity, equity and inclusion prioritization. Interactive training, participatory leadership, and constant unlearning/learning allow this shift. Leadership means championing inclusion and unique talents valued. Executives should lead positive cultures where all feel welcomed. The future is about embracing diversity, fairness and inclusion.