by Julie | Oct 14, 2020 | Communication, Diversity, Lead Like an Ally, Race, Training
7 Key Questions to Ask to Learn About Diversity For those that still do not see why diversity, equity, and inclusion is a problem, it is likely an awareness problem. And, for the majority of leaders in Corporate America: white, cisgender, straight, and able-bodied...
by Julie | Oct 7, 2020 | Communication, Diversity, Lead Like an Ally, Race, Training
Best Practices for Diverse & Inclusive Meetings When you look at your calendar, how do you feel? Meetings are a huge indicator of employee engagement. I often kid with my clients that I can watch a meeting (live or virtual) and guess how engaged the team is. ...
by Julie | Sep 30, 2020 | Communication, Diversity, Lead Like an Ally, Race, Training
Employee Resource Groups accelerate diversity and inclusion when they engage all allies ERGs have been around for decades. Also known as affinity groups, business resource groups, or diversity and inclusion groups, they are voluntary, employee-led groups that foster...
by Julie | Sep 23, 2020 | Communication, Diversity, Lead Like an Ally, Race, Training
Diversity and inclusion conversations are messy, and not having them is not a choice Senior leaders in Corporate America are fearful about diversity and inclusion. They are saying things like: “This is so important that we want to get it right” “This is so...
by Julie | Sep 16, 2020 | Communication, Diversity, Lead Like an Ally, Race, Training
Diversity and inclusion strategies have three key elements – the what, the why, and the how Leadership team in Corporate America have awoken. They know diversity is a problem, and they are not sure where to start. For those painfully behind on the diversity and...
by Julie | Jul 11, 2020 | Communication, Diversity, Lead Like an Ally, Race, Training
The do’s and don’ts of allyship In times of racial social change, people do not want to be left behind. They want to play a role in social change. Many well-intentioned allies – those that want to help and support those that are different than themselves – are...
