Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Leading Teams (Case Study Sample)

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Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Leading Teams: Punit Renjen, Deloitte CEO
"Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance." (Vernã Myers) What #leaders must do to make #DiversityandInclusion a priority during these uncertain times" This was a tweet by Delloite Company CEO Punit Renjen in 2020. Renjen is one of the business leaders known for their commitment to diversity through programs and initiatives in their organizations. Just like the Eleven CEOs in the Havard Business Review, What 11 CEOs have Learned about Championing Diversity, Renjen believes that diversity is Deloitte's strength and that its workforce should be a reflection of the world around it(Johnson). According to him, teams can only succeed where diversity is valued and supported as people exchange valuable insights based on their cultures. Through the direct commitment of the CEO, Deloitte has come up with different strategies to ensure the support and empowerment of its diverse workforce. These include flexible and modernized working approaches, policies extending family leaves, recognizing different holidays, and favorable return to work guidelines. Notable support of diversity by the CEO is the comprehensive policy for the LGBTQ community and the active participation in pride month. This makes the organizational teams more productive as there is more sharing leading to increased creativity and innovations. Above all, there are fewer conflicts among team members.
In 2019, Dellotte made it to the list of the most diverse workplaces based on the Universum global diversity Index. As CEOs point out, 21st-century diversity is more than just race and gender. It includes LGBTQ and other narrower diversities such as new fathers and mothers. Some of the programs that Renjes have introduced in the organization include programs to