The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Teams: Unlocking Collective Power to Achieve Breakthrough

by Andrés Tapia, Michel Buffet

Overview

The final guide in the acclaimed Five Inclusive Disciplines trilogy introduces an actionable 5-step framework for building truly equitable, high-performing teams and unlocking their collective power to deliver groundbreaking results.

In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, breakthroughs don’t come from individuals—they come from teams. And not just any teams, but diverse and inclusive ones. With decades of experience and cutting-edge research, Andrés Tapia and Michel Buffet provide a revolutionary model that empowers teams to harness the full potential of diverse perspectives.

At the heart of the book are The 5 Disciplines, which guide teams to tap into their collective power:

• Connecting – to build affiliation
• Caring – to nurture psychological safety
• Synchronizing – to harness collective intelligence
• Cultural Dexterity – to integrate diverse perspectives
• Powersharing – to ensure equitable contributions

The result? Unparalleled creativity, engagement, and performance. Through insightful guidance, practical tools, and a proven framework, The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Teams shows how teams can unlock their collective power to achieve breakthrough results, transforming not only their organizations but also the future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781523006465
Publisher:	Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Publication date:	03/04/2025
Series:	The Five Inclusive Disciplines Series , #3
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.37(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.83(d)

About the Author

Andrés Tapia is a senior client partner and diversity and inclusion global strategist at Korn Ferry. He has twenty-five years of consulting experience with Global 500 organizations as well as non-US multinationals in Brazil, South Korea, and India and across Latin America. He is also the author of The Inclusion Paradox and Auténtico: The Definitive Guide to Latino Career Success. He resides in Chicago.

Michel Buffet is a senior client partner in Korn Ferry's Organizational Strategy and Leadership Development practice. He holds a PhD in organizational psychology from Columbia.University and a doctorate in clinical human sciences from the University of Paris. He has 25 years experience assessing and improving high-performance teams, beginning as an officer in the French navy.

Editorial Reviews

Teams have become the primary unit of value creation in today’s organization yet most organizations do little to manage performance at this level. With The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Teams, Andres Tapia and Michel Buffet offer a powerful, experience-based framework for creating high performance through inclusive teams. This wonderful book is a rich journey of real-life experiences and interdisciplinary insights, providing leaders and organizational practitioners with the tools and inspiration needed to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teams.”
—Rob Cross, Senior Vice President of Research, Institute for Corporate Productivity

“In a time in which the nature of teams is increasingly complex and dynamic, most leaders I know are desperate for proven tactics that will foster a sense of inclusivity. Andres and Michel provide a wealth of those tools, some of which I've already employed with my team to great effect. What a gift.”
—Joe Harrell, Managing Editor, Integrated Initiatives and Digital Studios, The WNET Group

“A powerful must read for forward thinking leaders on how to drive greater results through inclusive teamwork. Winning is about enhancing the collective, not individual successes, by unlocking “me” to “we” thinking. Backed up by research, neuroscience, and practical examples, The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Teams is rich in content, easy to read, and difficult to set down.”
—Ann Powell, Board Director and Chief Human Resources Officer Emeritus, Briston-Meyers Squibb

“This book not only highlights the key areas of focus to Unlock Collective Power, it gives you the insights, specific actions, and tools needed to Achieve Breakthrough. The key to realizing what is possible to achieve using all this book has to offer, is the abundance mindset required to leverage inclusion and intersectionality as a key business enabler.”
—James Fripp, Chief Diversity Officer, Yum! Brands

“Whether you're working internally or leading a team yourself, this book is a must read! The authors’ model is practical, based on years of research and their experience, and backed by external data and examples. Their approach is engaging and easily applied. You will be able to immediately leverage their concepts to help your clients or your team increase engagement, productivity, innovation, and sense of belonging.”
—Melissa Perotto, EVP Global Head of Talent Management, Organization Development, and Learning and Development, Parexel

“D&I being the biggest innovation in human resources over the last decade, it can be dauting for any leader or HR professional to go beyond the known activities in this field. This book offers a holistic and actionable approach to harness the power of inclusion at scale, with innovative practices with a result-oriented lens. A must-have regardless the seniority of your team.”
—Chantal Veillon, Chief Human Resources Officer, Integra Lifesciences

“Fostering inclusive models of economic advancement is core to our work at Jobs for the Future. In The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Teams, Tapia draws on decades of cross-sector leadership experience to illustrate concrete, actionable strategies for building strong, inclusive team cultures that drive creativity and innovation.”
—Maria Flynn, President & CEO, Jobs for the Future

“In a dynamic and changing marketplace, teams that understand how to harness diverse talents in a way that is both inclusive AND agile will thrive and outperform. Andres’ coaching and insights have helped build the foundation for our approach to agile and inclusive teams.”
—Greg Hughes, President & CEO, Suntory Global Spirits

“Whoa—this book is really impressive. What resonated most with me were the Psychological Safety and the Role of the team leader sections since the lack of these often create barriers to innovation and progress.”
—Matthew Primack, President, Advocate Health Care

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