MIT Sloan Management Review Article on How to Become a Better Ally: Three Priorities for Leaders

Recent pushback against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has caused many leaders to focus on the broader topic of allyship. These leaders want to be better allies and encourage their teams to do the same. In politically charged environments, however, leaders may find the mountain of advice on how to be an effective ally conflicting, confusing, polarizing, or overwhelming to apply. Without a clear decision-making framework, leaders may follow advice that feels right to them in the moment rather than intentionally applying the allyship interventions that would be most effective for their organization’s goals.

About the Author

Meg Warren, Ph.D., is an associate professor of management at Western Washington University and a researcher, author, and speaker on allyship and well-being. Tejvir Sekhon, Ph.D., is an associate professor of marketing at Western Washington University and a researcher on business strategy, allyship, and consumer well-being.

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