Purpose and Impact

Why is inclusive leadership essential for team success?

Today’s workplace is evolving, with diverse perspectives and collaboration becoming critical to innovation and performance. However, many leaders struggle to break down barriers preventing their teams from thriving. Empowering People and Teams is a three-day immersive learning experience designed to help leaders build more inclusive, collaborative environments. Leaders can create a work culture that leverages diversity for enhanced team performance by fostering greater awareness of how identities shape team dynamics.

Participants will engage in interactive simulations, peer discussions, and real-world case studies to develop practical strategies for inclusive leadership. With an approach focused on decentered leadership, participants will learn to empower their teams by redistributing decision-making, amplifying individual strengths, and fostering a more compassionate workplace.

Working closely with Ivey Business School faculty and peers, you will leave the program with the tools to reduce barriers, improve collaboration, and drive performance, enabling your teams to thrive at work.

Participant Profile

Who benefits from Empowering People and Teams?

• Mid-to-Senior Level Leaders and Managers: If you lead a team, manage performance, or oversee organizational culture, this program is for you.
• Team Leaders and Managers: Enhance your ability to foster collaboration and inclusivity within your team.
• Directors and VPs: Develop strategies to ensure your leadership creates equitable team environments and drives results.
• Human Resources and People Operations Professionals: Support leadership in fostering inclusivity and managing team dynamics effectively.
• Change Management Leaders: Learn approaches to transforming your team while building trust and inclusion.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officers: Strengthen your ability to support organizational diversity efforts and shape inclusive teams.

Learning Outcomes

What will you achieve by Empowering People and Teams?

By the end of the Empowering People and Teams program, you will be ready to elevate your team’s potential by fostering an environment of inclusivity and collaboration. Here’s what you can expect to accomplish:

• Audit and transform team structures: Identify gaps in your current team structures that may hinder inclusivity and develop actionable strategies to create more equitable environments.

• Boost collaboration in diverse teams: Master techniques for effective conflict resolution, active listening, and leading discussions that ensure all voices are heard.

• Leverage diversity for innovation: Harness the varied perspectives within your team to drive creative problem-solving and innovation.

• Develop a leadership style centred on empowerment: Learn how to decentralize decision-making, promote autonomy, and build a collaborative team environment that thrives on shared responsibility.

Return on Investment

Fees

$5,990 CAD

The program fee includes program materials, breakfast, and lunch; participants are responsible for accommodations and meals outside of program hours. Program fees are tax-exempt.

Applications must be submitted no later than 14 days before the start of the program.

FAQs

What funding resources are available?

Organizations and participants in Canada may benefit from the Canada Job Grant or the Canada Training Credit to offset a portion of program fees. Visit our Funding Resources page to learn more.

How should I prepare before attending the program?

Our program managers will contact all registered participants prior to the program start date with instructions to join our online Learning Management System. Once logged in, you will be able to create a class profile, view other participants' profiles, and access a list of assigned pre-reading, cases, and activities. Plan to review and complete preparation work in advance of each class session.

Will the sessions be lecture-based?

At Ivey, we embrace learning as an interactive experience. Rather than lecturing, your faculty facilitators will guide the group through hands-on activities, discussions, cases, simulations, and more. To get the most value from your learning experience, you should expect to be present and engaged in class sessions. To learn more, click here to visit our Learning Experience page.