The Dadden Group

EMPOWERING INCLUSIVE & HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS!

The Dadden Group helps mission-driven organizations align people, culture, and strategy to unlock performance, engagement, and long-term growth.  We partner with executives, HR leaders, non-profits,  and educators to build inclusive workplaces where people thrive and teams deliver. Our work blends strategy with empathy, helping organizations turn vision into action through culture audits, talent planning, leadership coaching, and dynamic learning experiences.

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About Us

The Dadden Group (tDg) is a comprehensive, activity-based training and consulting firm specializing in inclusive leadership, equity-centered education, and experiential learning. We deliver practical solutions and real-world case studies designed to foster behavioral change and empower individuals and organizations to lead and thrive in an increasingly inclusive world.

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Leadership & Inclusion

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Research indicates that people want to feel included, heard, and valued—and they will go above and beyond when the essential need for belonging is met. Without inclusive leadership practices, representation may be achievable, but it is unlikely to be sustainable.

Today’s most effective organizations recognize the need to move beyond traditional approaches and adopt leadership-centered strategies that prioritize inclusion at every level. By embedding inclusive leadership into the core of their operations, organizations can enhance cultural awareness, strengthen leadership capacity, and create environments where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive.

Inclusive leadership is essential to cultivating a healthy organizational culture. It drives innovation, improves performance, supports the retention of top talent, and builds meaningful connections with the communities an organization serves. Leaders who model inclusive practices help create the conditions for long-term growth and resilience.

Whether you’re leading internal efforts to foster inclusion or considering external support to strengthen leadership development, it’s important to understand the field’s evolution. The focus has shifted—from isolated initiatives to an integrated approach that equips leaders with the mindset, skills, and behaviors required to lead inclusively in today’s dynamic and interconnected world.

The facts are clear that an inclusive work environment has business and social imperatives!

    • Belonging Drives Engagement & Well-being

      • 79% of employees who feel a strong sense of belonging are more engaged in their work.
        (Source: BetterUp, 2020)

      • Employees with a strong sense of belonging experience a 56% increase in job performance and a *50% drop in turnover risk.
        (Source: Harvard Business Review)

    • Demographic & Workforce Shifts

      • By 2045, the U.S. will become a majority-minority nation, with no single racial or ethnic group making up a majority.
        (Source: U.S. Census Bureau)

      • Younger generations (Millennials and Gen Z) prioritize inclusion and purpose, and they expect it in workplace leadership.
        (Source: Deloitte Millennial Survey)

    • Psychological Safety Is Foundational

      • Teams with high psychological safety (a key outcome of inclusive leadership) are more likely to share ideas, learn from mistakes, and solve complex problems.
        (Source: Google’s Project Aristotle)

    Business Impact of Inclusive Leadership

    • Improved Financial Performance

      • Companies in the top quartile for gender and ethnic diversity are more likely to outperform peers by 25-36% in profitability.
        (Source: McKinsey & Company, “Diversity Wins”, 2020)

    • Innovation and Market Growth

      • Companies with more inclusive leadership are 1.7 times more likely to be innovation leaders in their industries.
        (Source: Deloitte, “The Six Signature Traits of Inclusive Leadership”)

      • Organizations with inclusive cultures are 70% more likely to capture new markets.
        (Source: Harvard Business Review)

    • Talent Attraction & Retention

      • Inclusive leaders help organizations retain talent: inclusive companies have 22% lower turnover rates.
        (Source: Josh Bersin, Deloitte)

      • 67% of job seekers say a diverse and inclusive workplace is important when considering job offers.
        (Source: Glassdoor)

    • Risk Reduction and Reputation

      • Inclusive leadership reduces reputational risk and promotes ethical decision-making—two key issues for stakeholders, customers, and investors.