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HOW

As former business executives ourselves, we’ve experienced that diversity can backfire if not managed well. We share powerful tools to boost diverse team performance by grooming a culture of inclusion in the workplace.

OUR TAKE ON D & I

Unlike some more radical movements which polarize social groups and tend to make executives feel guilty, we advocate non divisive positive psychology.
We start from the premise that inclusion is not what our brain does naturally.
If we don’t pay attention we can accidentally exclude.

We promote responsibility, empathy and acceptance in a journey that is different for all of us.

Some of us were often the majority, some of us were often the minority. Some of us have been groomed in diversity all our lives, some of us not.
All of us can deliberately practice inclusive leadership at our own pace, in an environment of psychological safety.

At leadershipCQ we believe in the power of:

Andragogy & Experiential learning

We follow the principles of Andragogy (adult learning as opposed to pedagogy which focuses on children) effectiveness.
We practice Experiential learning in all our workshops because it as it’s a powerful way to learn with long lasting effects on behaviour (based on David Kolb’s methodology)

Real Case Studies

Our workshops combine case studies generated by our 200 + interviews of Senior Executives with the true stories of our participants. We provide a true “mindset shift journey” to ensure that executives not only acquire new knowledge but importantly accomplish behavioural change.

Immediate Implementation of Learning

Grounded on theory and research, the modules provide practical tools so leaders can immediately apply the knowledge in the workplace and progressively change their habits. All workshops extend during a period of 3 months with weekly challenges to ensure new knowledge becomes new leadership practice.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

O. Bouchamaoui

‘Vanessa Barros’ book will be an invaluable resource to those future generations of Leaders as they embark on this journey of building the global puzzle.’

O. Bouchamaoui

Nobel Peace Prize 2015

Said Akar

‘I firmly believe that organizations that embrace and apply diversity and inclusion can drive success, improve innovation and increase creativity. So it is in your best interest to encourage your team and yourself to attend some training on the subject and participate in ERG groups. My personal experience at Dell Technologies and my engagement with MOSAIC make me a firm believer in these actions.’

Said Akar

Vice President, Data Center Sales EMEA at Dell Technologies

Mathieu Duchemin

“Many thanks to Vanessa Barros for her enlightening web-conference on the richness of Diversity in business through Inclusion. It is up to us to take advantage of the full potential of Diversity in Business and to act for a better Inclusion. We now have a better understanding of the complex concepts of Diversity and Inclusion that we identify with.”

Mathieu Duchemin

Moet Hennessy Diageo France, Commercial Director, CP

Claire Tagand Battard

‘This is one of the best leadership workshops I have ever attended.’

Claire Tagand Battard

Director Career Services, ESSEC Business School

Thomas Bouleuc

‘Vanessa’s views on leadership and cultural intelligence are bright and innovative. She goes beyond stereotypes to challenge leaders to detect signs of culture and to practice inclusion in the workplace. She bring tons of positive energy.’

Thomas Bouleuc

Managing Director, Moet Hennessy Diageo, Malaysia

OUR CLIENTS

OUR COLLABORATIONS WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Managing Across Cultures (Executive MBA)

ESSEC Business School (Paris, Rabat & Singapore)

Introduction to Cultural Intelligence (Executive Education)

Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)

Cultural Intelligence for Global Leaders (Executive Education – Sonae)

Universidade Católica Portuguesa (Lisbon)

Cultural Intelligence for Global Leaders (Senior Executive program -Various Industry Executives)

Thailand Management Association (Bangkok)

Ambassador of the Advertising Educational Foundation

University of Massachusetts – Amherst (North America)

Intercultural Communication Workshop

HEIP (Paris)

Inclusive Marketing

Institute of Management and Technology (Dubai & Ghaziabad)