CDP Inclusive Leadership Development 3

Question 1

Which leadership model explicitly incorporates 'empowerment' and 'accountability' as twin pillars of inclusive team management?

Accepted Answer

Inclusive leadership framework by Deloitte

Answer

Deloitte's inclusive leadership model identifies six signature traits including empowerment and accountability as core to inclusion.

Question 2

When a leader from a dominant cultural group consistently talks over colleagues from marginalized groups, this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Microinvalidation

Answer

Microinvalidations are subtle communications that exclude or negate the experiences and identities of underrepresented group members.

Question 3

A senior leader publicly states that the company values diversity but never includes D&I goals in performance reviews or bonuses. This gap is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Performative allyship

Answer

Performative allyship involves declaring support for inclusion without taking meaningful action or accepting accountability.

Question 4

An inclusive leader is designing onboarding for a new hire with a visual disability. The most proactive approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Audit onboarding materials in advance and offer accessible formats proactively

Answer

Proactive accessibility removes barriers before they are encountered, reducing burden on the employee to self-advocate.

Question 5

Which of the following leadership behaviors is most associated with reducing in-group favoritism on a team?

Accepted Answer

Establishing transparent, documented criteria for opportunities and recognition

Answer

Transparent criteria make favoritism visible and contestable, directly countering unconscious in-group bias in decisions.

(CDP) Certified Diversity Professional Practice Test

(CDP) Certified Diversity Professional Practice Test

CDP Inclusive Leadership Development 3