Featured Cultural Humility in Practice: Integrating into Leadership Practices

Workshop Presentation
Crystallee Crain  

This workshop offers an academic platform for engaging with cultural humility as a critical framework to enhance leadership and decision-making. Targeted toward scholars and leadership practitioners, the session examines the integration of cultural humility in leadership, promoting inclusivity, and addressing systemic inequities. Participants will explore the theoretical foundations of cultural humility, beginning with its origins and principles developed by key field figures. The workshop centers on reflective self-analysis, where participants identify and critique implicit biases and their influence on leadership styles. Through structured exercises, attendees will assess how these biases influence decision-making and explore strategies to reorient leadership practices toward empathy and inclusion. Empirical case studies will be analyzed to demonstrate practical applications, aiding participants in synthesizing these concepts through scenario analysis and role-play. Such exercises foster a deeper understanding of how cultural humility can transform traditional leadership dynamics. A focus on applied cultural humility ensures participants leave with actionable insights and methodologies adaptable to academic and organizational settings. The workshop will cultivate a commitment to continuous scholarly and practical development, guiding participants to formulate personal growth plans. Dr. Crain will facilitate the discourse, empowering participants to champion cultural narratives that enhance inclusive and transformative leadership models. This workshop ultimately aims to integrate cultural humility within leadership practices, fostering environments where diverse perspectives are acknowledged and valued.