RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The Clash of Academic Hierarchy and Inclusive Leadership: Evolution of Leadership in a Nationwide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative
JF bioRxiv
FD Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
SP 2023.03.12.532284
DO 10.1101/2023.03.12.532284
A1 Diane Codding
A1 Bennett B. Goldberg
YR 2023
UL http://biorxiv.org/content/early/2023/03/13/2023.03.12.532284.abstract
AB Leadership has been traditionally envisioned and enacted as a top-down structure that reinforces positionality and power dynamics that are antithetical to the fundamental values and desired outcomes of equity-focused change work. This paper critically examines the evolution of leadership structures, agenda setting, and decision-making within a large, multi-institution, federally funded, and equity-focused alliance. Findings from this case study suggest that developing and sustaining inclusive leadership structures requires significant resources and an enduring commitment to engaging in a critically reflexive process to redress inequities within equity-focused initiatives.Competing Interest StatementThe authors have declared no competing interest.