The killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis, USA triggered a wave of protests about racial inequality across the world. In Bristol, UK, it led to the toppling of the statue of Edward Colston, a 17th-century slave trader. The response to these and other events show us that we have much to learn about the nature and purpose of good leadership in contemporary society.
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This book considers how genderwashing – the process whereby organizational rhetoric differs from the lived experiences of workers, creating the myth of gender equity in the workplace – highlights hidden biases in organizational policies and procedures. The authors and editors host a space for dialogue and debate as they explore different aspects of genderwashing and how to transform today’s organizations.
ILA Fellow Richard Bolden discusses the challenges facing higher education leadership and asks those of us working in HE to reflect on what we can do to reclaim our role(s) and responsibilities as leaders in our organizations.
In today’s climate of political, cultural, ideological, and legislative pushback on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, what can leaders do to accelerate DEI work rather than retreat? ILA Fellow and Lifetime Achievement Award winner Dr. Stella M. Nkomo shares five evidence-based reasons DEI in the workplace is the right decision.
As governments and organisations around the world seek to “build back better” from the Covid-19 pandemic, Richard Bolden stresses the importance of making time and space for recovery — where leaders and others can experience the care and compassion needed to help them heal from the physical and emotional exhaustion that permeates our workplaces and communities.
Organizational purpose is important, but calling a purpose is distinct from striving to reach a purpose. You need what ILA Fellow Dr. Chellie Spiller calls a “Zenith Orientation.”