Ways You Can Learn From Children About Diversity Last month, in my local community in Central Indiana, there was a school board meeting where our new Diversity Equity and Inclusion leader spoke about her strategy. In response at the meeting, a group of angry White...
Baby boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z all care about workplace culture The future of work series is based on the insights from my quantitative and qualitative research with ideas to think about your organization and a toolkit to take action on as a leader. This...
Accepting gender as a spectrum benefits all humans “Boys will be boys” – said a parent to excuse roughhousing behavior “Don’t be bossy” – said a caregiver to a young girl speaking up Gendered language starts early. What if we recognized there is a gender spectrum?...
The runway for diversity and inclusion taking off in your organization is getting shorter. Gen Z has entered the workforce and they expect inclusive workplaces. If you thought those pesky millennials were wreaking havoc in the workplace (full disclaimer: I am one),...
Ageism is a critical dimension of diversity. And, also the biggest area of bias. In my talks about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, we often liken diversity to gender, race, and/or ethnicity. We like what our brain thinks it can see. These is indeed a...
If you are a parent, educator, or caregiver interested in diversity and inclusion, yet unsure of where to start, or how to have conversations with children about it, you are not alone. As we begin 2020, many industries are taking an active role in the pursuit of...
1. Foster psychological safety in meetings 2. Learn the diversity dictionary 3. Know the dos and don’ts to inclusive language
1. Understand the science of bias 2. Spot microaggressions in the moment 3. Call people in on microaggressions
1. Bridge the gap of curiosity as an ally 2. Give and receive feedback as an ally 3. Coach others to success as an ally 4. Stretch talent equally through sponsorship
1. How to Stay on the Ally Journey
1. Dive into the four areas of gender bias 2. Relearn our racial history 3. Be inclusive of disabilities 4. Celebrate LGBTQ+ beyond Pride month
1. Dial in on your allyship values
2. Craft your allyship purpose statement
3. Design your allyship goals
4. Prioritize your ally roles
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