WiBF Inclusive Leadership Program
Program overview:
Designed and delivered by Suzanne Mercier, Purpose to Profit, WiBF Inclusive Leadership Program provides participants with increased self-awareness, inclusive leadership capability, leading to a more inclusive culture that is welcoming to talented diverse hires.
Embracing diversity and embedding inclusive practices can positively influence leadership capability, impact, improve representation at senior levels, enhance collaboration and innovation, decision-making, increase attraction, retention and engagement of talented staff. It can also deliver more satisfied internal and external stakeholders, improve systems and processes, all the way through to increasing bottom line.
WiBF Inclusive Leadership Program has been designed to identify barriers to inclusion and provide a practical pathway to dismantling those barriers, to strengthen inclusive leadership practices and to contribute to a culture of inclusion.
The program is layered and initially addresses mindset as the most significant contributing factor to diversity and inclusion. In this stage of the program, we work with tools & processes to identify and dismantle barriers to diversity and inclusion. The next stage of the program involves key soft skills to enhance both strategic and day-to-day leadership capability in a more inclusive work environment.
Participant hours:
- Prior to commencement, each participant will (a) complete a pre-program questionnaire followed by (b) a 1:1 half-hour session to explore specific situations
- The program itself consists of 4 x 2 hour content sessions (weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5)
- It is supported by 2 x 1.5 hour group coaching sessions (weeks 3 and 6)
- To get the most out of the program it is recommend participants spend between 30-60 minutes per content week to review content and complete exercises
Platform/delivery:
This program offers weekly sessions live with the facilitator, for 6 weeks held via Zoom.
Suzanne Mercier
“Suzanne is a seasoned professional renowned for catalyzing significant and positive shifts in mindset and performance. With a robust background in business strategy, personal branding, and Leadership Purpose, Suzanne specializes in contextualizing mindset in a practical manner to empower talented women to recognize their value and make unique contributions.
As a trailblazer in senior female leadership, Suzanne made history as the first female director appointed to the Board of Australia’s largest advertising agency, George Patterson Bates. Over the past two decades, she has meticulously designed and expertly delivered pioneering programs for notable clients, including CSIRO, TAL, Suncorp, Deloitte, IBM, Canon, CGU, ASX, Lend Lease, University of Sydney, and Macquarie University. Her innovative approach consistently yields transformative results, empowering individuals and organizations to achieve remarkable shifts in mindset and performance.
Suzanne’s expertise lies in guiding individuals and organizations toward recognizing and unlocking their full potential, fostering inclusive cultures, and driving sustainable success. With a proven track record of delivering tangible results, Suzanne is committed to empowering women in leadership roles to thrive and excel in today’s dynamic business landscape.”
Who is the right fit:
WIBF Inclusive Leadership Program tackles D&I from a different perspective.
Diversity & Inclusion is a wicked problem – one that cannot be defined.
There is no right or wrong answer. Simply the question of whether the strategy implemented moved the needle in a positive way. We believe the approach for this program will have a positive impact on inclusion and therefore open up increased opportunities for diversity.
The program will deliver outcomes on 4 levels for participants:
- Personal expansion and increased wisdom
- Improved inclusive leadership capability and positive contribution to an inclusive culture
- Increased employee engagement with existing employees
- A more attractive environment for talented diverse hires
Program dates:
How the Workshops Will Run
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
6 week program commitment.
GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL
Group and individual sessions.
COST
Please get in touch with our team to discuss further.
DELIVERY
90-150 minutes per week. Delivered via Zoom.
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