Abu Dhabi School of Management (ADSM) is pleased to highlight the publication of a new research article authored by Dr. Divya, Assistant Professor of Management, and co-authored by Dr. Valérie, Academic Dean and Professor of Management, published by Emerald Publishing.
Titled “Linking Inclusive Leadership to Team Cohesion: The Mediating Roles of Employee Uniqueness and Diversity Climate in the UAE’s Multicultural Workforce,” the study examines the role of inclusive leadership in strengthening team cohesion within the UAE’s diverse and multicultural workforce.
The findings highlight the positive role of inclusive leadership in supporting employees’ sense of uniqueness, fostering a positive diversity climate, and strengthening team cohesion. The research also identifies employee uniqueness and diversity climate as important factors connecting inclusive leadership with more cohesive teams.
Beyond its academic contribution, the study offers practical insights for organizations operating in multicultural environments. It emphasizes the importance of leadership practices centered on openness, fairness, and cultural competence, helping create workplaces where individual perspectives are valued while strengthening employees’ connection to their teams.
By focusing specifically on the UAE’s multicultural workforce, the study contributes to the growing body of research on inclusive leadership and workplace diversity within non-Western contexts.
ADSM congratulates Dr. Divya and Dr. Valérie on this publication and their contribution to advancing research on inclusive leadership, workplace diversity, and organizational effectiveness in the UAE.
