Dialogic leadership is an emerging scientific approach that enhances our understanding of change and transformation in organizations and society through dialogue. By fostering the active participation of communities, groups, and individuals in economic organizations, it aligns with dialogic realities across diverse social spheres.
Research has demonstrated that dialogic leadership improves organizational dynamics, particularly in those working with vulnerable communities and within the social economy. Studies on successful cooperative initiatives and nontraditional business organizations highlight their role in creating employment opportunities, enhancing job quality, and reinforcing democratic values. Moreover, participatory processes in economic organizations are increasingly relevant in business and management studies, including leadership research and strategies for expanding dialogue both within and beyond organizations.
The growing body of research on dialogic leadership and its economic impact aligns with the framework of the dialogic society, which recognizes dialogic leaders as key contributors to advancing human rights. Many of these contributions resonate with leadership practices developed and sustained in economic organizations that support vulnerable communities. In this context, participatory processes play a crucial role in the scientific advancement of dialogic leadership within the economic field.
Enhancing work environments and organizational performance underscores the importance of understanding leadership dynamics in organizations. An study examines the leadership skills and aptitudes of Executive MBA students, identifying emerging themes that align with dialogic leadership principles. This research highlights the transformative potential of participation-driven leadership, emphasizing its capacity to foster meaningful change within organizations.
By embracing dialogic leadership, organizations can unlock the transformative power of participation, fostering inclusive and democratic workplaces that not only drive economic growth but also empower communities, advance human rights and human right 27, and create lasting social impact.
PhD, is Ramón y Cajal Research Chair at the University Rovira i Virgili and former Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Cambridge. Her research on leadership, community participation and related topics has been published in Qualitative Inquiry, and Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, among other ranked journals.