DutchCham Impact – Becoming Inclusive Leaders

DutchCham Impact – Becoming Inclusive Leaders is a practical, high-impact development programme designed for people managers, emerging leaders, and senior executives who want to strengthen their leadership in diverse and dynamic environments. Over four interactive sessions plus individual coaching, you will deepen your self-awareness, develop actionable inclusive leadership practices, and gain the tools to drive high-performing, diverse teams.

Why DutchCham Inclusive Leadership?

Designed and facilitated by experienced leadership professionals, this programme combines self-assessments, interactive workshops, peer-to-peer learning, and one-on-one coaching to support sustainable growth and lasting development. Inclusive Leadership enables organisations to deeply engage with diverse teams, navigate fragmented markets, derive multiple ideas, and understand complex customer needs. Research shows inclusive organisations are:

• 73% more likely to gain innovation revenue¹

• Up to 50% more likely to make better decisions²

• Up to 36% more likely to have above-average profitability³

This course begins with cultivating the mindset of an inclusive leader and guides participants through applying inclusive practices in real-world leadership situations.

Who Should Join?

This programme is designed for DutchCham members who are:

• A people manager with at least 5 years of experience

• A senior leader looking to update your leadership style to stay relevant

• An emerging leader facing challenges managing a diverse team

Participants must be employed by a DutchCham member company and committed to attending all sessions.

Programme Outcomes

By completing this programme, you will be able to:

• Build authentic leadership connected to your personal values and purpose without compromising performance

• Identify self-limiting blind spots and practice new ways of communication to connect with a greater diversity of colleagues and clients

• Increase your team performance by going from “me” to “we,” creating a culture that recognises contributions from diverse teams

Key Takeaways

• A personalised self-improvement plan to develop new inclusive behaviours

• A practical toolkit of actions to immediately apply inclusive leadership

• Resources and frameworks to continue growing as an inclusive leader

Programme Structure

All sessions are in-person and highly interactive, combining presentations, discussions, self-assessments, reflections, peer learning, and coaching.

Dates:

• Session 1: Tuesday, 3 March

• Session 2: Tuesday, 17 March

• Session 3: Tuesday, 31 March

• Coaching: Scheduled individually between Session 3 and 4

• Session 4: Tuesday, 21 April

Time: 7.30 – 9.30 PM

Your Session Facilitators

Dirk Luyten, Lead Facilitator and Director of Diranda

Dirk is a thought leader in diversity and performance with extensive experience in strategic consulting, having contributed to academic research and publications in this field. He brings a unique perspective combining business strategy with diversity initiatives. Dirk was a key contributor to the framework described in the book “Beyond D&I: Leading Diversity with Purpose and Inclusiveness”, authored by Kay Formanek and published by Palgrave in 2021. For more than 20 years, Dirk was Managing Partner at Arthur D. Little and Partner at Accenture based in Brussels, Madrid and Tokyo. During those years, he focused on Consumer Goods and Retail. He worked for clients in all areas of Research, Development and Innovation, large-scale technology transformations and M&A. Dirk moved to Singapore in 2022, bringing all of his extensive experience from Europe and the Middle East to the Asian market. He served as Chair and Member of various Boards in Belgium. He chaired the Board of United Fund for Belgium, a non-profit organisation supporting and funding projects in the area of social integration across Belgium. Finally, he was also Member of the Board of Women on Board in Belgium, with a specific focus on the collaboration with INSEAD. Dirk remains active as Coach to Women Entrepreneurs in Belgium.

 

Dirk maintains strong INSEAD ties as former President of the INSEAD Alumni Association of Belgium (2014-2017), Founding Member of the Executive Committee of the INSEAD Alumni Association Global Women in Business Club, Executive Member of the Belgian Chapter of the IAA Women in Business Club, Board Member for the “Business for Good Fundraising Campaign”, Sponsor of the INSEAD Gender Diversity Research Fund and many speaking, debating and facilitating activities around Diversity and Performance. He has also advised the former Dean of INSEAD on various strategic matters. Dirk completed his Master Degree in Law (LLM) and Graduate Degree in Economics at the State University of Ghent in Belgium, both with Honors and obtained his MBA from INSEAD (MBA89J). He also holds from INSEAD the LEAP Certificate (Leadership Excellence through Awareness and Practice), the IDP-C Certificate (International Director Program) and the Online Certificate for “Digital Strategy”. In July, 2021, he obtained from INSEAD the Advanced Certificate in Corporate Governance. He is an Accredited Director at the Singapore Institute of Directors.

Rain Khoo, Facilitator

Rain is an innovator whose passion lies in combining disciplines to create original solutions that balance human dignity and business objectives. His consultancy is most impactful with clients who are committed to creating equitable work environments and societies. 5 With over 20 years of experience, he has held management roles and worked across APAC, China, European and US markets in the areas of Home Goods, Babycare, Consumer Healthcare & Functional Foods. At 34, Rain was the youngest Creative Director at P&G Asia, sought after for his work on market and human insight. He then left to build and manage Mothercare eCommerce in 3 territories, while creating multiple parenting brands, including Snapkis and Loveamme. Rain has led multiple partnerships, programmes and training between private, public and social sectors to deliver social impact. He is also an advocate for minorities. As a speaker, he has spoken at General Assembly, Dive In Festival, INSEAD, TEDx, the LEGO Group, Google, and others. He possesses expertise in gender, LGBTQ+, disability and neurodiversity inclusion. 

In the area of disability, he conducts workplace training with SG Enable, Singapore’s agency for disability inclusion, and helps develop Special Olympics APAC’s Unified Leadership for workplace inclusion of intellectual disability. He serves as an advisor to Saira, a consultancy and recruiter with a focus on disability talent. While Rain has worked with multiple organisations on LGBTQ+ inclusion, in his community capacity, he works on the destigmatisation and inclusion of the transgender community in Singapore. TransgenderSG is an organisation that he co-founded with nine others in 2017, to address the lack of transparent information for transition. Rain serves as a mentor at Singapore’s Management University’s Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. He is certified as a management consultant with TUV SUD and holds a certification for DEI from the ESSEC Business School.

Diranda Consulting is a Singapore-based firm, founded in 2023 by Dirk Luyten and Miranda, bringing decades of leadership and inclusion expertise to the Asian market. The firm specialises in helping organisations build inclusive cultures that drive innovation, collaboration and performance. Their services span individual leadership development, team building and organisational transformation, with a focus on practical, results-oriented strategies.

Diranda’s approach is rooted in lived experience and academic insight, aiming to empower leaders to lead authentically and inclusively. Their work is informed by frameworks such as Deloitte’s Six Signature Traits of Inclusive Leadership and is delivered through interactive workshops, coaching and tailored programmes.

Programme Fee and What’s Included

• Early Bird: S$900* per participant (nett) – register by 12 December 2025

• Standard: S$950* per participant (nett)

The fee covers all four sessions, individual coaching, pre- and post-session exercises, self-assessments, one-page development report, certificate of completion, and refreshments.

This represents excellent value for a comprehensive, practical, and high-impact leadership development experience designed to equip you with the skills and mindset to lead diverse, high-performing teams.

*Special Group Discounts: Receive 10% off when purchasing two tickets, or 15% off for three tickets. To claim these discounts, please reach out to DutchCham directly at connect@dutchcham.sg

What’s Included

• Pre-reading and post-session exercises (max. 30 minutes each)

• Guided Self-Assessment

• One-Page Self-Development Report

• Certificate of Completion

• Refreshments: Coffee, tea, water, and light bites

More About Inclusive Leadership

The programme is based on Deloitte’s 6 Signature Traits of Inclusive Leadership:

1. Curiosity: Open mindset and desire to understand diverse perspectives

2. Cognisance of Bias: Awareness and mitigation of personal and organisational biases

3. Courage: Speaking up against non-inclusive behaviours and admitting personal limitations

4. Collaboration: Creating environments where diverse thinking is sought and empowered

5. Cultural Intelligence: Confidence to operate effectively in cross-cultural settings

6. Commitment: Aligning inclusion with personal values and the business case for inclusion

This programme is your opportunity to transform your leadership style, drive inclusion, and empower your teams to thrive. Register now to benefit from early bird pricing and start your inclusive leadership journey.

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