Inclusive leadership: The importance of management teams in developing an inclusion culture

Abstract

Literature has been precise when positioning school leadership as a key variable to improve academic performance. However, significantly less information is available in the context of schools that are seeking to move towards a more inclusive model. The objective of the present work is to offer a comprehensive view on the relevance of management teams in developing a culture of inclusion. It highlights that an inclusive leadership involves installing a philosophy of inclusion, leading processes of diversity management and promoting a sense of cohesive school community. In addition, this inclusive leadership does not fall solely on the principal’s figure but is shared and promoted by the entire management team.