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ABOUT BARBARA
Barbara Lutz is the CEO of FKi Diversity for Success, a global diversity consulting company she founded over 12 years ago. With a background in business administration and market research, Barbara has held executive management positions in international teams. She is dedicated to making workplaces more inclusive and diverse, advising companies in over 32 countries. Barbara also founded Impact of Diversity, a platform that connects initiatives, experts, and representatives from various sectors to promote diversity. Her leadership is defined by her commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration, and empathy.
EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO NAVIGATE THROUGH UNCERTAINTIES.
Barbara Lutz
BARBARA IN A NUTSHELL
CEO
FKi Diversity for Success
area of expertise
Coaching Consulting Germany 🇩🇪
companies Barbara has worked for
BARBARA AS A LEADER
Success occurs when an individual wields influence, enabling them to drive change and pioneer transformative advancements within their domain.
Leadership is not control.
Great Leaders listen.
The future of leadership is the ability to lead and collaborate.
When I think of a leader, I think of many different people and varied leadership styles.
NEVER LOSE SIGHT OF THE GOAL! THE PATHS CAN VARY, BUT THE GOAL REMAINS.
Barbara Lutz
BARBARA ON PARENTHOOD AS A LEADER
Barbara's children inspire her work, especially her efforts to promote inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. Parenthood has taught her the importance of prioritizing time and focusing on impactful tasks. She understands the challenges her team faces in balancing work and family commitments and supports them with flexible work arrangements. This has reinforced the importance of setting boundaries and being fully present, both at work and with her family.
BARBARA ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Barbara’s leadership is deeply rooted in her commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces. Through FKi Diversity for Success, she has been instrumental in advising companies across 32 countries on how to integrate diversity into their core values. Barbara emphasizes that diverse teams, which include individuals from various backgrounds and experiences, are more innovative and effective. Her work involves creating fair and transparent hiring processes, promoting unbiased promotions, and dismantling structural and cultural barriers within organizations. She believes that true success in business is achieved when diversity and inclusion are prioritized, leading to more dynamic and successful teams.
DIVERSE TEAMS ARE OFTEN MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN HOMOGENOUS ONES, RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF BRIDGING KNOWLEDGE GAPS WITHIN STANDARD TEAMS AND LEADERSHIP CIRCLES.
Barbara on becoming a better leader
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