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Hello…I’m Nouman!

I am a pracademic at the Rotman School of Management within the University of Toronto. I’m fascinated by leadership that enables impactful practices across organizational contexts. My expertise lies at the intersection of organizational culture, inclusion and strategy.

I believe that leadership work is people work, and that we must engage with others to achieve a more inclusive, sustainable and purpose-driven future.

I think these ideas are worth spreading.

MBA Convocation Ceremony, June 2022

University of Toronto

Enabling Impact Through Inclusive Leadership Course with Professor Nouman Ashraf

Over six weeks, you’ll investigate your own identity and privilege to better understand how they impact your approach to leadership. You’ll delve into the personal, interpersonal, and organizational dimensions of leadership, and gain an in-depth understanding of the impact of your awareness and appreciation of each employee’s individual culture. Using practical tools developed by the Program Director, Professor Ashraf, you’ll discover how to create a culture of meaningful engagement in your organization.

Through the use of interactive exercises and case studies, you’ll walk away from the program with the practical skills needed to develop your leadership approach to become more inclusive.

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I can see us collaborating on…

Keynotes

Workshops

Organizational design consultations

Executive coaching for senior teams and boards

You can count on:

Being heard and fully understood

Having a meaningful role in the collaboration

Feeling fully engaged throughout the process

You never have to worry about:

Not bringing your full self to every interaction

Sensing a disconnect between intent and impact

Feeling unsure about accountability around outcomes

You will walk away with:

Practicable solutions that are human-centred

Customized sessions that inspire and engage

Collaborations that link purpose with process

These are my teammates.

Sophie Duncan

(She/Her)

Sophie holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management. She is researcher and consultant working at the intersections of social, economic, and environmental justice issues. She has led food systems research in Canada using a Behavioural Insights lens and in Morocco as a Fulbright Research Grantee. Some of her past projects include food justice and community development work in rural communities, and strategic planning for not-for-profit organizations.

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Daniel Cowen

(He/Him)

Daniel holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management. He has worked as the Deputy Director of Economic Inclusion for the largest regional chamber of commerce in New York., There he implemented initiatives that helped the organization’s business membership identify and act on opportunities and barriers to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture. He also leads evaluation and resource development for the Build from Within Alliance.

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Hanaa Ameer

(She/Her)

Hanaa’s passion for social impact and helping others inspired her to pursue a degree in Healthcare Management from York University. She has worked as a Research Student and Health Data Analyst Assistant at the Toronto Grace Hospital. There she provided board members with insights on key trends and recommendations to improve operations. Hanaa will be attending the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law for the Juris Doctor program starting in September 2022.

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I believe collaboration leads to impact.

I think my collaborators are the kindest.

“In the planning stages, Nouman is the ultimate collaborator and partner. His curiosity about and responsiveness to our organizational culture, needs and objectives enables him to tailor his sessions to really resonate with the audience. Nouman’s style as a speaker is refreshing, inspirational and approachable. He is enthusiastic and insightful and connects quickly with attendees (regardless of the size of the audience). Nouman is by far the most impactful presenter I have ever heard on the topics of inclusive leadership, cultural fluency and inclusion. He is passionate about his work and his speaking engagements. I consider it a privilege to work with him."

— Emily Atkinson, Head of Lawyer Development & Alumni Relations, Torys LLP

“Through very insightful and at times very creative means, Nouman effectively communicated your knowledge and engaged with team members. He has shared and transferred both strategic as well as practical and interpersonal tactics and tools that our leadership team can use to support and promote innovative, creative and critical thinking and expression in a safe work environment where this is encouraged and valued.”

— John Malloy, Director of Education, Toronto District School Board

“At a time of major organizational change in our organization, Nouman provided thoughtful guidance and counsel to our board and our grant review team chairs, which was critical to ensuring good governance at the community and provincial level. As we prepared for a significant strategy shift, having the opportunity for directors and advisors to explore how they can meaningfully discharge their roles and responsibilities to achieve greater public benefit was a key success factor. Nouman was an engaging and dynamic facilitator who was able to connect with people from very diverse backgrounds and experiences.”

— Andrea Barrack, Global Head - Sustainability & Corporate Citizenship, TD Bank Group

“Nouman is a thinker with real insight into how we can grow ideas, build linkages and thus develop symbiotic initiatives in our work. Nouman has helped me to think creatively, to see more possiblibites and to imagine new ways to build and grow opportutnities. He is a impressive collaborator and a great resource and guide for collegues and friends.”

— Jane Price, Director, Education and Development Branch, Ministry of the Attorney General, Ontario