Practical DEI Strategies for Leaders and Managers

Integrating DEI into Leadership and Management

These days leaders and managers are at the forefront of DEI. Understanding the what, why and how of DEI can be confusing and time consuming. Our series provides you with practical leadership strategies, case studies, and actionable steps to foster an inclusive environment, driving positive cultural change within your organisation.

What you get

• Leadership-focused DEI briefings to integrate inclusive practices within your team and organisation.
• Actionable tips and strategies for cultivating a diverse and equitable workplace.
• Real-world examples of successful DEI initiatives in various organisational contexts.
• Guidance on building and sustaining an inclusive culture at every management level.
• Tools for measuring and evaluating the impact of your DEI efforts.
• A community of other leaders and managers trying to navigate the constantly changing world of DEI

Leading and Managing DEI: The Critical Role of Research and Evidence-Based Strategies

In the dynamic world of business and organisational leadership, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have become more than just buzzwords for many organisations. DEI has become central to organisational success and sustainability. Leaders and managers tasked with implementing DEI face the challenge of not only understanding its nuances and how to use the thinking, tools and practices associated with DEI to effect positive change within organisations. There are a lot of misconceptions about DEI and what it can and can’t deliver. Our series of research and evidence-based tools, strategies, ideas and thinking really delves into the practice and practical aspects of leading and managing in a DEI world.

Understanding DEI in Leadership and Management

DEI isn’t really about fulfilling quotas or box ticking. It’s about creating a workplace culture that values diverse perspectives, ensures fair treatment, fosters an inclusive environment and is productive and even more effective. Leaders and managers play a crucial role in shaping this culture and realising the value from it. The approach leaders and managers take to DEI can significantly influence the attitudes and behaviours of their teams and, by extension, the entire organisation.

Why a research and evidence-based approach to leadership and management using DEI matters

As mentioned above, there are a lot of misconceptions, misinformation and disinformation about DEI which makes the task of leading and managing using the principles of DEI less straightforward. Raising leadership and management on research and evidence-based practices takes much of the guesswork away. Much of what we do as leaders and managers and across organisations in general, has already been tried, tested and rigorously researched. Getting hold of the right research findings, ideas and practical tips can not only make your job as a leader or manager easier and more effective but also help you develop new and more effective and efficient practices.

As far as leading and managing in the era of DEI goes, the Oxford Review are experts in helping you craft practical research and evidence-based solutions to the wide range of organisational problems you encounter on a daily basis, including issues around DEI.

Additionally we connect you with other leaders and managers, evidence-based seminars and more.