leading into the future - … · workforce and organizational transformation; diversity &...

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Dr. Shirley Davis, SHRM-SCP, SPHRTwitter: @DrShirleyDavis

LEADING INTO THE FUTURE

Presented at

September 14, 2018


About the Presenter

• President of SDS Global—a strategic development solutions firm specializing in workforce and organizational transformation; diversity & inclusion, and leadership effectiveness

• Global workforce expert and 30-year HR veteran; Ph.D. in Business; Worked in 30 countries on 5 continents

• Worked at SHRM for 8 years as Global Head of D & I; Held senior roles in four Fortune 100 companies

• Featured and quoted on: NBC’s Today Show, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, CNN.com, HR Magazine, USA Today, to name a few.

• Certified Speaking Professional by National Speakers Association—a designation held by one of only 12% of speakers worldwide.

• Inducted as a member of the National Board of the National Speakers Association (July 2017-2020)

• Author and instructor for LinkedIn’s Lynda.com (“Inclusive Leadership” course)

• Former Ms. America United States 2000-2001

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Are you ready to lead the future workforce?

Yes or no? Please explain.


The future workforce is more global, diverse, fast-paced,

multigenerational,virtual, mobile, competitive,

hyper-connected society,& in a Gig economy.

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Yet, many leaders today still

view leadership as a position,

title, and status in the

organization, versus as a

responsibility, competency, and

privilege.


A COMPELLING

BUSINESS CASE

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Business Case for More Effective Leadership



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The Blended Workforce10

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Global CEOs say technology advances will transform their business over the next

3 Years

Digitization and Technology Advancements

People

Things

Process

Data

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Virtual Relationships

Whenever and

Wherever

Social Media

Video Conference

Skype


Cloud WorkforcePart-Time WorkforceFlexible Workforce

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Race for Top Talent

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Are you ready to lead the future workforce?

Yes or no?


Leaders of the future represent a new way of thinking and leading teams/individuals

inside of organizations.

It requires new processes and paradigms that are less about the leader as the hero and more about the leader who inspires, empowers, and develops

others to perform at their best.

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Leaders of the future are

INCLUSIVE LEADERS


“The degree to which an employee perceives that he or she is an esteemed member of the work group through

his or her needs for belongingness and uniqueness."

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INCLUSION IS…

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Leaders of the Future Provide Opportunities

for All to Get a Seat at the Table


KEY TRAITS OFINCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP

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As I review them, reflect on your own level of

effectiveness of each trait and give yourself a

rating on a scale of 1 to 5. Consider what one

thing can you do to increase your

effectiveness in the next 60 days?

1

Not Effective At All

5

Very Effective

Six Traits Inclusive Leaders Possess


Commitment

Courage

Cognizance of Bias

Curiosity

Cultural Intelligence

Collaborative

Six Traits Inclusive Leaders Possess

Embodiment of these key traits enables leaders to operate more effectively within diverse markets, better connect with diverse customers, access a broader spectrum

of ideas, and enable ALL individuals in the workforce to reach their full potential.

Six Signature Traits of Inclusive Leadership by Juliet Bourke and Bernadette Dillon. Deloitte University Press, 2016

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The new generation of workers want leaders who

connect with them, understand their individual

needs, inspire them to grow and become better,

treat them fairly and respectfully, and give them a

sense of belonging and meaning at work.


MOST COMMONLY IDENTIFIED COMPETENCIES THAT

WORKERS WANT IN THEIR LEADERS

(not in any rank order.)

Adaptability

Strategic (visionary)

Decision-maker

People Skills

Manage less

Trustworthy

Empowering

Technology Savvy

Team-Oriented

Authentic & Transparent

Accountable

Knowledgeable

Results-oriented

Self-Awareness

Keeps it fun

Passionate

Risk Taker

Inspirational

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PITFALLS TO AVOID


1. LACKING VISION AND GOALS

7 COMMON PITFALLS TO AVOID

2. TREATING EVERYONE THE SAME

3. SHOWING FAVORITISM

4. BEING INFLEXIBLE

5. KNOWING IT ALL

6. DOESN’T RECOGNIZE OR REWARD

7. FAILING TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK

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HOW DID YOU DO?

HOW MANY PITFALLS DO YOU NEED TO AVOID?


Great Leaders Build Cultures That Possess:

High Inclusion

High StandardsHigh Trust

High Integrity

High Intrapreneur-

ship

High Collaboration

High Commitment

and Engagement

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• Attracts top talent

• Increases engagement and productivity

• Fuels innovation and creativity

• Increases retention

• Positively impacts the customer service

experience

• Fosters a culture of inclusion and high

performance that contributes to

business success and long term

sustainability.

Effective Leaders Build the Kind of Workplace

Culture That:


“Imagine a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single day inspired to go to work, feel safe while they’re there, and return home at the end of the day fulfilled by

the work that they do.”

~Simon Sinek

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A.C.T.Assess, Commit, & Take Action/Ownership


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