In this video, Alex Ibbotson discusses the importance of diversity, inclusion, and adaptive leadership within the field of avalanche safety, particularly focusing on snowmobilers, a historically underrepresented group. Drawing on her personal experiences and her Master of Art in Leadership thesis, Alex explores how organizations can foster more inclusive environments by breaking down exclusive cultural norms and embracing diversity to drive innovation. She emphasizes the need for a shift towards adaptive leadership and for people to step outside their comfort zone to welcome others they are less familiar with to create adaptive space making organizations more resilient to survive dramatic change.
Click the video to learn how these concepts can reshape the outdoor industry and lead to more inclusive leadership.
