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“Leaders have to consider whether they have the right diverse perspectives at the table.” quote by Lynne Doughtie
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“Leaders have to consider whether they have the right diverse perspectives at the table.”

Lynne Doughtie

About This Quote

Source Conference Talk: Inclusive Leadership, 2021, Business Leaders Forum

Leaders must evaluate if their decision‑making includes diverse viewpoints to avoid blind spots and improve outcomes.

In simple terms: Diversity at the table improves decisions.

Key Takeaway

Ensure diverse voices are heard.

Themes

leadership diversity decision‑making

Mood

strategic pragmatic

Type

policy leadership

When to use this quote

  • board meetings
  • hiring panels
  • product design
  • policy development

Key Concepts

inclusion cognitive bias team dynamics innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we measure diversity impact?
  • What steps prevent token representation?
A Different Perspective

Tokenism can undermine true inclusion; genuine engagement required.

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