Abstract
In today’s complex, multicultural organisations, the pressing imperative is to cut costs and achieve more with less, creating tension between performance demands and the need for an inclusive, supportive culture. Leaders are required to navigate this tension. This workshop introduces a generative approach to leadership—one that views enhanced performance not as an extractive demand but as an outcome of employee well-being, psychological safety, and a sense of purpose. By creating environments where employees feel connected and valued, leaders can drive sustainable, self-motivated performance. Central to generative leadership is the emerging skill of understanding psychology and trauma, particularly how the inherited traumas of social groups affect individuals’ self-trust, confidence, and interpersonal dynamics. As leaders navigate increasingly diverse teams, recognising the psychological impacts of historical violence, oppression, and exclusion becomes critical. Many individuals carry forward internalised narratives of self-doubt, rooted in these experiences, which can undermine their sense of belonging and potential for high performance. Through this workshop, participants will explore the idea of generative leadership, as well as practical strategies to identify and address identity-related traumas and mistrust—at the individual, interpersonal, and institutional levels. We will examine how generative leadership skills grounded in psychological awareness and empathy can rebuild trust within diverse teams, fostering a performance culture that is meaningful, sustainable, and inclusive. This approach aims to equip leaders to navigate the volatility and ambiguity of current and future organisational landscapes, transforming leadership practices for a diverse and interconnected world.
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ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE, GENERATIVE LEADERSHIP, INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP, PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY, TRAUMA, IDENTITY
