Table 1.

Strengthening common leadership competencies in health research and healthcare settings by integrating IDEA.

Leadership competency	Integrating IDEA
Uphold justice, fairness, and ethical standards and reflect the values of the organization in decision-making that shapes culture, strategy, and operations	An inclusive leader will share their personal IDEA beliefs, create a safe space for others to do the same, foster a common understanding of IDEA within their organization, and approach decision-making in a way that demonstrates that IDEA is a core value
Exhibit and support flexibility, open-mindedness and ability to manage change, anticipating, and responding to internal and external dynamics that can impact the organization	Leaders must demonstrate an ability to understand and incorporate diverse points of view, overcome resistance, and, given the dynamic nature of current understanding of IDEA and the systems and structures that oppose progress, to identify, adapt, and implement emerging best practices. Where leaders do not have the knowledge or lived experience, there is an expectation that they build a deeper understanding and recalibrate what is required to lead change
Enable and uplift talent by creating conditions that allow people (researchers and clinicians) to maximize their potential, to contribute to the organization and their teams, and to be as innovative, creative, and collaborative as possible	Inclusive leaders will help individuals and teams build their IDEA skill sets in the context of research, care, management, and collaboration. They will also advocate for marginalized groups and design and implement recruitment, retention, and professional development initiatives that create pathways for diverse candidates to succeed
Develop and model a high standard of excellence in scientific and care delivery settings	Prevailing standards of excellence and merit are not universal and can propagate inequity and injustice. There is an opportunity to reduce bias and barriers by expanding and enriching excellence in research and care and diversifying metrics of success
Demonstrate accountability for results to the funders supporting research (who are often public sector) and to the beneficiaries of innovation and care (patients, humankind)	Inclusive leaders will define and monitor near- and long-term goals related to IDEA, clarify roles and responsibilities for the activities/initiatives that advance IDEA goals, communicate progress, take responsibility for failures, and share success