22/03/2026
Inclusive leadership is often presented as a universal solution. In reality, its success is deeply shaped by context. This piece explores why structural, cultural, and institutional dynamics continue to challenge its implementation across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Inclusive leadership has received increasing attention in organisational research and practice. It refers to leadership behaviours that demonstrate openness, accessibility, and availability to followers while encouraging participation and valuing diverse perspectives (Carmeli, Reiter-Palmon, & Ziv,
