by Julie | Apr 14, 2021 | Communication, Diversity, Lead Like an Ally, Leadership, Race, Talent Retention, Team Building, Training, Unconscious Bias
Five questions to ask to show you are an ally Diversity and inclusion conversations require bravery and courage, and you do not have to do it alone. At Next Pivot Point, we believe we are stronger together, when we all come together as allies. We need people in the...
by Julie | Apr 7, 2021 | Communication, Diversity, Lead Like an Ally, Leadership, Race, Talent Retention, Team Building, Training, Unconscious Bias
Diversity and inclusion training has increased, results are stagnant We are at a real crossroads on diversity and inclusion. At the same time many Fortune 500 organizations have proclaimed to be deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, offer diversity training...
by Julie | Mar 31, 2021 | Communication, Diversity, Lead Like an Ally, Leadership, Race, Talent Retention, Team Building, Training, Unconscious Bias
Pitfalls to watch out to talk candidly about diversity It has always been the right time to talk about diversity, yet given the global pandemic and racial justice movements worldwide, it is especially important for allies to join the conversation, or risk being...
by Julie | Mar 24, 2021 | Children and Diversity, Communication, Diversity, Lead Like an Ally, Leadership, Race, Talent Retention, Team Building, Training, Unconscious Bias
Tips to start the conversation with kids about diversity When I reflect on my why for my diversity and inclusion work, the real reason I do what I do is not to help organizations maximize innovation, revenues and profitabilities, but to educate and be a part of making...
by Julie | Mar 10, 2021 | Communication, Diversity, Lead Like an Ally, Leadership, Race, Talent Retention, Team Building, Training, Unconscious Bias
Steer clear of these microaggressions when asking about diversity and inclusion Well-intentioned allies make mistakes all the time. Showing up in the diversity and inclusion conversation does not require perfection. In fact, it often is quite the opposite. It...
by Julie | Mar 3, 2021 | Communication, Diversity, Lead Like an Ally, Leadership, Race, Talent Retention, Team Building, Training, Unconscious Bias
Black history and women’s history are intersectional In 2006, Tarana Burke, founded the #metoo movement with the goal to empower young women of color who have been sexually abused, assaulted, or exploited, women from marginalized communities. While the hashtag did...
