Inclusive Tech: Leadership and Management
51mIntermediate2021-06-04
Authors

Nishant Bhajaria
Privacy and Security Leader and Digital Product Architect
Course details
Inclusivity is a key responsibility for any manager. This evolving dimension of leadership is particularly important in the tech industry, which can be diverse but not always inclusive. In this course, the first installment in a two-part series, learn about essential inclusive leadership principles and how to apply them in your organization. Instructor Nishant Bhajaria begins by delving into the qualities that organizations look for in their leaders, explaining how today's managers must be at once an entrepreneur, a salesperson, a champion of diversity and inclusion, and more. He then shifts his focus to the particular challenge of inclusivity in tech. Learn why and how managers should build on recruitment processes to create a more diverse workforce. Discover how to keep inclusivity in mind when interviewing candidates. Plus, Nishant shares a personal story on how to best navigate building an inclusive team.
Skills covered
Workplace EquityTech Career SkillsInclusive LeadershipDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)Leadership SkillsCybersecurityCloud ComputingData ScienceLeadership and ManagementSoftware DevelopmentDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
Introduction
- Why inclusivity matters in a tech team
What Qualities Do Organizations Look for in a Leader
- Help make you a multidimensional leader
- Bring out the entrepreneur in you
- Helps you build trust and overcome unforeseen challenges
- Build your confidence as you manage expectations
- Build your empathy as you nurture new leaders
- Help you create a more attractive workplace
- Champion diversity and inclusivity
The Challenge of Inclusivity
- Inclusivity and the recruitment process
- Inclusivity and the interview process
- Inclusivity and the promotion process
Conclusion
- Next steps for inclusive leadership