Inclusive Leadership - The Immigrant View The guide to helping immigrants thrive in your organization

Our nation's workforce is fast-changing and every leader must adapt. Over the past 5 years, Canada has
welcomed over 1.5 million immigrants. 6 out of 10 are economic migrants with years of professional
experience, education, and exposure. With immigration targets increasing to 500,000 newcomers per year
(by 2025), immigrants will make up 30% of Canada's population by 2036.
While these economic migrants are considered the best of the best from their countries, many still have
a hard time finding jobs that fully utilize the skills and talents that they bring. Even after finding great
opportunities, data tells us that 41% of immigrants reported a high level of stress at the office while
many are considered underemployed or unemployed.
To remain competitive and achieve industry leadership, companies must learn to not only welcome
educated and experienced immigrants in their work-force, but also equip their leaders with the necessary
skills to deliver results through their culturally diverse teams. This book is the definitive guide to creating
an inclusive culture where every person, immigrant and non- immigrant, can bring their best self to work
to drive business results.

What you will learn from the book:

1. Economic migrants and the value they bring to your workforce
2. Key challenges immigrants face when they arrive in Canada and the effect on work performance
3. Six powerful qualities of an inclusive leader
4. The role of cultural intelligence in building an inclusive workplace
5. Practical steps to build trust and unify a diverse team

Ayo Owodunni is a city councillor and management consultant who brings over 10 years of
experience in coaching, training and strategic direction to enterprise level clients looking to
achieve big-picture goals while also focusing on diversity and inclusion. His approach combines
expertise, personal stories and humor-all intended to break barriers and facilitate communication.

Ayo has had a chance to work with renowned companies across Canada and the United States. Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Ayo has shared his immigrant experience and helpful advice through radio
segments on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and CityNews Kitchener. His CBC show was syndicated on 6 different stations across Canada.

Ayo teaches Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation at Conestoga College in Kitchener. He
is the co-author of the book Values, Culture, Period - Redefining the Value of Values to Drive Business
Results.

Ayo holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship (University of Waterloo) and a Diploma in Adult
Education (George Brown College) and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (George Brown College).

He serves on several organization boards, including immigrantnetworks.com, KW Multicultural
Center, Leadership Waterloo Region, Expedier.co, and Emergency Response Africa.