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Diversity is a Paradox
Allies Embrace the Ambiguity of Diversity The two most powerful words in Improv are “yes and.” A simple statement that opens up the conversation rather than words like “or,” “but,” or “yet,” words that signal that there's a right or wrong, a good or bad, no middle...
Do not Make these Mistakes as a Diversity and Inclusion Ally
Progress Over Perfection We all make mistakes. Accepting others’ mistakes and seeing those as opportunities for education and improvement - that's what allies do best. It can be frustrating to experience the adversity of diversity and have to educate the majority...
You are Not the Ally You Think You Are
NOT SO FAST, Self-Proclaimed “Ally” I've always been a big college football fan. Living in the Midwest and going to Ohio State (or THE Ohio State University), I guess I didn't have much of a choice in the matter. Despite the obvious needs for more diversity in the...
Don’t Sweat the Diversity Conversation
Diversity is Comfort with Discomfort Bringing up diversity and inclusion can be uncomfortable, but doesn't have to be. As an ally, it's your duty to facilitate comfort with discomfort. The ingredients for comfort with discomfort often rely on trust, candor, and...
Are You Unintentionally Signalling to Others they Don’t Belong?
Allies Signal Safety to Others for Diversity Being an ally is being there for someone that is this different than yourself. Perhaps it's someone of a different race, gender identity, LGBTQ+, or someone with a disability. There are many more dimensions to diversity. ...
How to Write Inclusive Survey Questions – A Guest Blog by Chi Whitley
Whether you're writing internal or external surveys, your questions should be culturally aware and inclusive. To be aware and inclusive, you must consider how your respondents might feel. At a base level, you don’t want to offend respondents, but you also want to...
Thoughtful Questions About Diversity and Inclusion
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...
Are We at a Tipping Point for Diversity and Inclusion?
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...
What You Need to Know to Talk Actively About Diversity
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...
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