Michael Steggemann2026-03-222026-03-22202510.4018/979-8-3373-2685-6.ch001https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-2685-6.ch001https://andeanlibrary.org/handle/123456789/83338This chapter explores workplace inclusion and exclusion, their impact on value creation, and their role within sustainability frameworks. It examines leadership's role in fostering inclusivity, the relationship between inclusion, exclusion, and stakeholder value, and the processes that drive long-term success. The discussion integrates ESG and SDG principles, highlighting challenges in defining inclusion and exclusion within organizations. The chapter argues for a transformative leadership approach that rethinks strategy, structure, and workforce dynamics. It calls for a two-dimensional perspective on inclusion/exclusion and urges further research into balancing these dynamics for sustainable value creation.enInclusion (mineral)Inclusion–exclusion principleTransformative learningValue (mathematics)SustainabilityStakeholderPerspective (graphical)SociologyDynamics (music)Workforcebook-chapter