The document discusses the benefits of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, noting that companies with diverse leadership are 45% more likely to report market share growth and experience higher innovation, motivation, and performance. It defines diversity and inclusion, highlighting the importance of inclusion in leveraging different perspectives. The document also addresses unconscious biases that can impact organizations and provides strategies for promoting inclusion in leadership.
Did you know that our brains are naturally biased? Let's explore the functions of unconscious bias together and navigate their impact on our decision-making processes. We will examine our own background and identities so we can interact more authentically with colleagues, consumers, and the community at large.
Did you know that our brains are naturally biased? Let's explore the functions of unconscious bias together and navigate their impact on our decision-making processes. We will examine our own background and identities so we can interact more authentically with colleagues, consumers, and the community at large.
Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values, fostering an innovative, collaborative and high-energy work environment. By embracing an inclusive culture that supports diverse talent, our people collaborate successfully and enable Tatva Leadership to compete effectively in the global marketplace.
I had the opportunity to take a course on Human Relations. One of the many issues we discussed was Equal Opportunity and diversity in the workplace. This presentation sums up many of the concerns, issues, and laws on diversity in the workplace and equal opportunity.
Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Matter 2021 06242021Resourceful Nonprofit
Definitions of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, belonging, ally, and other key DEI terms. Reasons why diversity of teams, organizations, boards of directors, committees, projects, nonprofits, volunteers, and other groups create many financial and innovation benefits. Examples of ways to increase inclusion and reduce bias in hiring.
Presented by Tondi Allen and Amy Neumann of Resourceful Nonprofit (formerly Free Tech for Nonprofits) June 2021.
This presentation expands the notion of diversity far beyond racial and gender stereotypes to help viewers value the differences that everyone brings to the organization.
How-to guide on attracting and recruiting diverse talentHarvey Nash Plc
The first ‘how-to’ guide of a three-part series from Inclusion 360, focused on inclusive recruitment strategies and how to attract more diversity through the recruitment process. The guide combines insights from the Harvey Nash Leadership Consulting team and experiences of over 100 employers who attended Harvey Nash workshops across the UK.
Scott Orr, Vice President, Public Affairs for Fidelity Investments and Chairman of the North Texas Commission Government Affairs Committee and Drew Campbell, President & Senior Partner for Capitol Insights for a Topic: North Texas webinar discuss the NTC’s 2017 Legislative Agenda. With the 85th Texas Legislative Session underway, Scott explains the priorities approved by our members and how we can support the continued job growth our state and region has experienced over the last several years.
Texans will soon have access to a state-of-the-art, high-speed passenger rail system that will move people between two of our state’s economic powerhouses – North Texas and Houston – in less than 90 minutes. Unlike other high-speed rail projects around the country, this landmark project is uniquely Texan in that it is being built using a market-led approach and is being backed by private investors, not public funding. This project respects Texas values, advances the state and local economies, and keeps our state on track for future growth. High-speed rail is one of the most environmentally-friendly forms of transportation technology available, and will help keep the Texas countryside rural!
Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values, fostering an innovative, collaborative and high-energy work environment. By embracing an inclusive culture that supports diverse talent, our people collaborate successfully and enable Tatva Leadership to compete effectively in the global marketplace.
I had the opportunity to take a course on Human Relations. One of the many issues we discussed was Equal Opportunity and diversity in the workplace. This presentation sums up many of the concerns, issues, and laws on diversity in the workplace and equal opportunity.
Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Matter 2021 06242021Resourceful Nonprofit
Definitions of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, belonging, ally, and other key DEI terms. Reasons why diversity of teams, organizations, boards of directors, committees, projects, nonprofits, volunteers, and other groups create many financial and innovation benefits. Examples of ways to increase inclusion and reduce bias in hiring.
Presented by Tondi Allen and Amy Neumann of Resourceful Nonprofit (formerly Free Tech for Nonprofits) June 2021.
This presentation expands the notion of diversity far beyond racial and gender stereotypes to help viewers value the differences that everyone brings to the organization.
How-to guide on attracting and recruiting diverse talentHarvey Nash Plc
The first ‘how-to’ guide of a three-part series from Inclusion 360, focused on inclusive recruitment strategies and how to attract more diversity through the recruitment process. The guide combines insights from the Harvey Nash Leadership Consulting team and experiences of over 100 employers who attended Harvey Nash workshops across the UK.
Scott Orr, Vice President, Public Affairs for Fidelity Investments and Chairman of the North Texas Commission Government Affairs Committee and Drew Campbell, President & Senior Partner for Capitol Insights for a Topic: North Texas webinar discuss the NTC’s 2017 Legislative Agenda. With the 85th Texas Legislative Session underway, Scott explains the priorities approved by our members and how we can support the continued job growth our state and region has experienced over the last several years.
Texans will soon have access to a state-of-the-art, high-speed passenger rail system that will move people between two of our state’s economic powerhouses – North Texas and Houston – in less than 90 minutes. Unlike other high-speed rail projects around the country, this landmark project is uniquely Texan in that it is being built using a market-led approach and is being backed by private investors, not public funding. This project respects Texas values, advances the state and local economies, and keeps our state on track for future growth. High-speed rail is one of the most environmentally-friendly forms of transportation technology available, and will help keep the Texas countryside rural!
If you manage people or processes, you most likely experience near constant workplace conflict. From warring egos to workplace stress and heavy workloads, the American workplace is wrought with conflict. Yet, few managers receive any training in conflict management and dispute resolution. This lack of effective conflict management skills in the workplace is costing corporations approximately $359 billion in paid hours. It doesn’t have to be this way. Robyn Short, a mediator, facilitator and conflict management trainer, will share insights and approaches that will illuminate paths to peace in your work environment.
Through their “Conservation Vision” program, The Trust for Public Land is helping cities in North Texas understand how parks and open space play a critical role in building greener communities. In this presentation, Robert Kent will share about ParkScore and Smart Growth for Dallas, two Trust for Public Land-led initiatives that are helping cities in North Texas make strategic, data-driven decisions for where they invest in new parks and open space.
Despite a moving goal line and continuing accelerated growth, North Texas has made incredible strides toward meeting federal clean air standards. In the next Topic: North Texas webinar presented by Verizon, air quality attorney Howard Gilberg with Guida, Slavich & Flores, P.C. will share how businesses lead the field in North Texas air quality and what is on the horizon from both the state and federal governments.
With a deep history in oil and gas, many Texans – and North Texans – are paying close attention to the trends in gas prices. In the next Topic: North Texas webinar, Keith Poli with Constellation will provide unique insights into the conditions that may affect the supply and pricing of the ERCOT power and gas load. This presentation will look at the current energy landscape and provide insights into the current market conditions including weather as a key driver, production, supply and demand.
By our very nature, humans are imperfect – we procrastinate, stray off our diets, get overwhelmed and can be shaped by our experience. Understanding Behavioral Economics and what drives human nature can help leaders in every industry, from education to social services and health.
From helping tornado victims to buying cookies from the Girl Scouts – we all are asked to support charitable causes throughout the year. Learn the answers to commonly asked questions surrounding charitable giving from David Russell who directed charitable giving in Texas for one of America’s largest corporations for more than 20 years.
On May 6, 2015, the North Texas Commission was joined by Natalie Baker and Bryan Kelley from the Prison Entrepreneurship Program to discuss life after prison.
Our country has a prison problem. One out of 100 Americans is in jail or prison today—a total population of 2.3 million, which is equivalent to the size of Dallas, Fort Worth and Plano combined. One out of 15 Americans will go to jail or prison in his lifetime.
For many, prison is “out of sight, out of mind.” But it becomes everyone’s problem when prisons continue to bloat with repeat “customers” who understand their role in society—steal, kill and hustle. For those who would rather focus on preventing crime by working with at-risk populations who have never committed a crime, consider this: prisons are the largest concentrated pools of future criminals. That’s a conversation starter for real crime prevention solutions.
The driving passion of PEP manifests itself in a progressive nonprofit solution that is single-handedly changing the way private institutions and state governments view correctional facilities. This passion is based on the idea that prison inmates—especially former gang leaders, drug dealers and those with violent offenses—have a massive reservoir of untapped potential. PEP seeks to redirect these men into legitimate enterprises, leveraging their proven entrepreneurial skill-sets to inspire an even deeper change.
Topic: North Texas | Ozone in North Texas: Opportunities for ImprovementNorth Texas Commission
Kicking off the Topic: North Texas webinar series for June, Chris Klaus of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) discussed the state of North Texas air quality and what can be anticipated for 2015. Also, companies and organizations were presented with opportunities to participate in air quality efforts including the upcoming Clean Air Action Day on June 26.
The Dallas-Fort Worth region has been working to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s ozone standards since the early 1990’s. While air quality has improved, federal standards continue to get tougher and the region still faces many challenges. In order to continue making progress toward new ozone standards, leadership from the business community will continue to be essential to air quality improvements. The presentation will cover ideas that could be incorporated into daily business operations.
Chris Klaus has been on staff in the Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, since July 1994. He is a Senior Program Manager managing the department’s Air Quality Planning and Operations activities, which respond to federal air quality requirements and work towards reaching attainment of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
Chris received his Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1994, and his Masters Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2003.
On February 4, 2015, the North Texas Commission's Marketing Events Manager and Millennial-in-Residence, Britton Cunningham, shared statistical insights into the millennial generation as they struggle finding themselves in adulthood. The North Texas Commission Webinar Series, Topic: North Texas, is presented by Verizon.
The North Texas Commission's free Topic: North Texas webinar series presented by Verizon dissects Voter Apathy with their very own Britton Cunningham.
Although early voting begins on October 19, the data from previous years illustrates that this year's election won't drive many voters to the polls. But the bigger question is WHY?
Key Insights into Voter Apathy:
• Deep-dive into the millennial generation
• Compare and contrast various demographics
• Dissect voting trends in Texas and the U.S.
• Discuss opportunities for engagement
Britton Cunningham is the NTC’s Marketing Events Manager and “Millennial-In-Residence.” A Plano native, she graduated from the University of Missouri's School of Journalism, where she studied strategic communication and consumer behaviors. While at Missouri, she worked on research projects about Millennials and Gen Z and was asked to present on her findings at the International Media Conference in Seoul, South Korea as only undergraduate speaker at the event. After working in advertising as a consumer profiler, she joined the NTC team and now presents key insights into statistical data on the next generations to city councils and corporate executive teams.
Topic: North Texas | Social Entrepreneurship: Innovative Thinking to Build a ...North Texas Commission
When we think of entrepreneurs we often imagine successful business people, pitching their ideas on shark tank. However, entrepreneurial thinking can be applied not just to businesses, but to the largest challenges that face our communities.
In this Topic North Texas Webinar, Suzanne Smith of Social Impact Architects teaches you how using social entrepreneurship at any level in any organization can help us address pressing issues facing our region. If you are focused on water conservation or reaching under-served populations, there are lessons from the business community that can show us how to think creatively to best address the needs of those we serve.
Suzanne Smith, founder of Social Impact Architects, has been reshaping the business of social change for more than two decades. Harnessing the powerful force of nonprofits, foundations, socially responsible businesses, entrepreneurs and students, she pioneers meaningful and sustainable social solutions to create real, scalable impact. Author of Social TrendSpotter (@socialtrendspot), one of the sector’s top blogs according to the Huffington Post, Suzanne is frequently interviewed by regional and national media to share her expertise on social entrepreneurship and has published articles in Forbes, See Change, Nonprofit Business Advisor, Upstart and Grantmakers in Health.
December's Topic: North Texas webinar with former the North Texas Commission's Director of Public Policy, Robert Kent, discussing the benefits of LEED certification and the NTC's Alternative Fuel Vehicle Preferred Parking Signage. Also joining the webinar is a representative from JUXT, a mobile app for iOS that allows drivers of alternative fuel vehicles to find fueling stations, parking spaces, and other points of interest along their route, and share this information with other app users.
Topic: North Texas presented by Verizon is a free webinar series hosted by the North Texas Commission.
On September 24, 2014, Kenneth Cook from WaterCentric joined us at the North Texas Commission offices to discuss Texas Water Rights and Alternative Sourcing. The North Texas Commission Webinar Series, Topic: North Texas, is presented by Verizon.
On October 8, 2014, Dr. Ann Cavallo from the University of Texas at Arlington and Gregg Fleisher from the National Math + Science Initiative joined us at the North Texas Commission offices to discuss STEM Education & North Texas. The North Texas Commission Webinar Series, Topic: North Texas, is presented by Verizon.
The North Texas Commission's Topic: North Texas Webinar Series presented by Verizon continued on June 24, 2015 with Lisa Van Gemert as she presented seven steps you can take to develop the LinkedIn profile you need and deserve.
LinkedIn is the calling card of the professional world, and your profile speaks volumes about you and your company, whether you’re ready for it or not. Lisa will show you how to take your profile from simply good to all-star in a few easy steps. Even if you are a complete newcomer to LinkedIn, you’ll learn everything you need to make a profile that truly stands out. Learn to represent your company better and control your digital footprint by leveraging the tools available through LinkedIn.
Meet Lisa: Using a combination of neuropsychology, pedagogy, humor, technology and sheer fun, Lisa Van Gemert shares with businesses, schools and conferences worldwide how to do what they do better. Lisa is the Youth & Education Ambassador for Mensa, as well an international speaker on issues of neuropsychology & education. She is an expert consult to television shows, writer of award-winning lesson plans, and author of the children’s and teachers’ guides to the National Book Festival, as well numerous published articles on social psychology and pedagogy.
Diversity and Inclusion - By Dr. Christine Mc Carthy | TEC Leadership InstituteTEC Leadership Institute
There are four various age cohorts in the workplace. These groups share some traditional work values but differ on such important ones as what community means, what participation means, the role of management, employer / employee loyalty, telecommuting, technical competence, and what constitutes a good day’s work. You will learn more on diversity and inclusion at business in this presentation. For a better understanding on same, please visit TEC Leadership Institute website.
McClure Beyond Diversity to Inclusion Leadership AALAS 2019Diane McClure
Building your leadership brand program presented at the AALAS meeting in Denver, CO. Reuploaded as the first upload failed to upload some of the slide elements.
What is unconscious bias and why does it exist? We all have hidden biases, so it's important to learn what yours are and how to ensure they aren't affecting your business decisions, as well as what organizations can do to prevent these biases from affecting their ability to innovate and remain competitive!
Key videos in the presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW5s_-Nl3JE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahg6qcgoay4
Many companies focus heavily on research for how you build a successful, happy team. This needs to be considered very early on in the recruitment process. You might be considering all your current needs but have you thought about all possible future needs? There are many factors that contribute to a successful team, from cognitive bias and more. In this session Xeneta's Chief Product Officer, Erik Devetak will discuss how you can build trust, and achieve true atonomy.
#Diversity Management, Definition Of Diversity, Types of Diversity, Benefit of Diversity , Challenges of Diversity.
The Definition of Diversity and Diversity management, Prejudice and its step and expression, what diversity look like in organization like WKU
Minimizing the challenge, and best practice of Diversity management,
Is Diversity management is important in campus, and its benefit for student, and How it can be structured.
The four types of Diversity, Internal Diversity, External Diversity, Organizational Diversity, world wide diversity
This presentation based from Jennifer M. George and Gareth R. Jones book, with title "Understanding and Managing Organizational Behavior".
Use Ms. Power Point 2013.
North Texas webinar shares the century-long history of the Federal Reserve Bank system, discusses myths and misconceptions about the bank and sheds light on how the institution remains critical to the economic lives of people across the country. Presenter Stephen Clayton, Director of Community Engagement for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and adjust professor of Economics at Austin College, leads this 50-minute presentation.
Joining the NTC for a free Topic: North Texas webinar presented by Verizon on August, 13, 2014, Kelly Kemp of the U.S. Export-Import Bank and David Ickert of Air Tractor discuss the bank and provide a successful case study.
The U.S. Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) is a vital export finance tool that supports local businesses at no cost to American taxpayers. The bank allows U.S. companies and workers to compete on a level playing field against our foreign competitors that receive extensive support from their own respective export credit agencies.
Since the 2008 financial crisis, the Ex-Im Bank has helped more than I,200 Texas companies finance more than $l9 billion in exports - more than any other state - in areas such as energy, technology and heavy manufacturing.
Air Tractor, based in Olney, Texas, has been producing agricultural aircraft for more than 50 years.
On Wednesday, August 6, 2014, Michelle Corson joined the North Texas Commission for the fourth webinar in a special Topic: North Texas series about ozone and regional air quality.
Michelle Corson is the Founder/CEO of Champion Impact Capital, a group that specializes in utilizing social impact bonds to address persistent and expensive community challenges, such as air quality and homelessness. Their most recent project, On The Road Lending, helps remove older and high-emitting vehicles from the road and was featured by the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank during their 2014 Investing in What Works: Dallas program.
During this program, Ms. Corson illustrates how social impact bonds can be used to make a positive difference in our community, with a focus on their ability to improve regional air quality.
In conjunction with Air North Texas's Clean Air Action Day on Friday, June 27, 2014, the North Texas Commission and the Clean Air Texas Initiative presented this special Topic: North Texas Webinar about ozone in North Texas and the Clean Air Act. This was the third in a special series of webinars during the summer (2014) about ozone and regional air quality.
Last summer (2013), our region's ozone level was 87 parts per billion (ppb), which is still too high to pass the EPA's standard of 75 ppb. Consequently, the Clean Air Act requires the State of Texas to draft a "State Implementation Plan" (SIP) which details specific actions that the state intends to take to bring our ozone levels down to an acceptable level. Although a complex and daunting document, the SIP impacts North Texas in countless ways, from power plants to how we fill up our cars.
Chris Klaus and Mindy Mize are two of North Texas's most respected leaders on air quality planning and are helping to draft the next SIP for the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Their program will provide insight into the air quality regulatory process and how this next round of ozone planning will impact North Texas.
The North Texas Commission and the Clean Air Texas Initiative presented the first in a series of Topic: North Texas Webinars about our region's air quality with Dr. Tonya McDonald of Children's Medical Center. Currently, ozone levels in North Texas are too high to pass standards set in the Clean Air Act, placing the region at risk of increased government regulation and the loss of federal highway funding. Throughout the spring and summer, we will host a series of webinars about various air quality topics.
Dr. McDonald, a Harvard Medical School graduate, will present on the relationship between ozone pollution and public health, including ozone's impact on asthma. Her interest in the environment’s impact on asthmatics was born after observing the effects of air quality on patients exposed to both cement plant pollution and seasonal pollens from area farms while caring for the children of services members in Heidelberg, Germany. Her presentation will shed light on how ozone pollution impacts the health of our region's residents.
In conjunction with City of Fort Worth's Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 16, the North Texas Commission and the Clean Air Texas Initiative presented a special Topic: North Texas Webinar about the state of bicycling infrastructure in North Texas. Jared White, City of Dallas and Julia McCleeary, City of Fort Worth shared the latest updates and initiatives to promote cycling in North Texas.
Last month, Fort Worth celebrated the one-year anniversary for "B-Cycle,” the city's bicycle sharing program. In its first year, users of the service have logged more than 25,000 trips and traveled 100,000 miles. Fort Worth's Mayor Betsy Price is an avid cyclist and known for her "Rolling Town Halls". The City of Dallas is in the midst of expanding its own cycling infrastructure through the build out of the 2011 City Bike Plan.
6. Diversity
Generational
Gen Z
• Multitasker
• Values
immediate
response
• Entrepreneurial
Millennial
• Global-Minded
• Values flexibility
• Question
authority
• Team-work
Gen X
• Self-reliant
• Values money
• Enjoys
Structure &
Direction
Baby Boomer
• Workaholic
• Values quality
• Team-work
• Question
Authority
“It is time for parents to
teach young people
early on that in diversity
there is beauty and
there is strength.”
- Maya Angelou
7. Millennial
Expect to be paid more
and promoted faster
More likely to leave their
jobs
They want more career
development opportunities
Values balance
Leading a…
Baby Boomer
Expects long term
employer loyalty, in self
and others
Visibility of long hours
in the office
Extremely hard working
and motivated by
position
Believes in putting in
your time Connected to Technology
Competitive
Purpose Driven
Create comparison
opportunities by making
millennial’s impact more
visible
Manager Employee
8. Inclusion
Create an inclusive environment by
recognizing, valuing, and
leveraging different perspectives
and backgrounds to drive results
Mentorship programs can help engage
managers to develop diverse talent
Mind your graphics and visual cues to
culture
9. Inclusion in Leadership
Listen before Leading
Encourage employees to speak up
Create a safe environment for open
and respectful communication
Openly discuss the value of diversity,
and diversity of thought, in achieving
team goals
Stay conscious of your own bias
“Leadership comes in
many forms. Figure
out how your quietness
strengthens your
leadership style.”
- Elaine Mau, Allstate
10. What is bias?
A judgment made
in favor of or against a
person, thing, or group
Bias
A judgment made
without being aware
that we are doing so
Unconscious
Bias
Both influence how we engage with others on a
daily basis.
Both can impact your organization
11. Affinity bias: The tendency to warm up to people like
ourselves.
Halo effect: The tendency to think everything about a person
is good because you like that person.
Perception bias: The tendency to form stereotypes and
assumptions about certain groups that make it impossible to
make an objective judgment about members of those groups.
Confirmation bias: The tendency for people to seek
information that confirms pre-existing beliefs or assumptions.
Group think: This bias occurs when people try too hard to fit
into a particular group by mimicking others or holding back
thoughts and opinions. This causes them to lose part of their
identities and may result in loss of creativity and innovation
Types of Unconscious Bias
12. Benefits of a diverse and
inclusive workplace…
Diverse employee brings creative
solutions
Attract and retain the best talent
Mirror diverse consumer base
Market share
Innovation
Continued relevance in a changing
world
Discuss how diversity and inclusion are drivers of growth. Share general business case for D&I/trends. Diverse teams outperform others, but not right away- it takes time for less- alike teams to find their rhythm…. Really any team, but diverse teams especially.
If you run around with me (or your own HR person) for a while you will her “D&I” thrown around, but I find it is helpful to break this down a bit so we are all thinking about this workplace challenge from the same grounded area. Diversity is a fact, you have it in your workplace- whether overtly visible or not. Diversity can be tracked and measured… bonus’ can be set on that metric… more about that in a bit. Inclusion is quite bit different… difficult if not impossible to measure… it is a behavior, the environment that we create through our behaviors as peers, and the interactions between us as people at work. Both of these are critical if business is going to find long term success in the changing face of our American workforce.
Differences in upbringing, experience, cultural styles, verbiage, etc. EXAMPLE: Simon from UK. This definitely impacts us in the workplace. Many of us mirror the work habits and styles of our parents, whatever those habits may be. In Japan it is a work custom to not leave until the boss has gone home for the evening. Hispanics are growing quickly, and by the way contribute 16% of beer drinking volume. African Americans are increasing buying power ever year. African American consumers are younger and wealthier. D&I in marketing helps us understand the habits of our different consumers which builds loyalty and increases sales… if you get it right. (Hispanic Marketing example)
Consider how gender diversity can shape a shift in culture. Females in leadership. Review workplace policies and attitudes on maternity leave and parental scheduling. Pay parity a hot topic. Only 20 women CEO’s in Fortune 500… that’s 4%
Each generation brings its own view of the world, which creates both opportunities and challenges into the business environment. Generational perspectives impact our attitudes toward family ,work, politics. Millennials are experience seeking, environmentally-focused, they crave feedback… and sometimes Companies can be void of the instant feedback Millenials are used to receiving. Our first Gen Z’s are turning 21 next year, so it will be interesting to see how this impacts the workplace when the Millennials interact with the Gen Z’s. (I wanted to put graphics on her to keep you engaged, but to be honest I was offended by the broad strokes that were used to paint a picture of each generation)
Millennial, how do we stay relevant to this blossoming workforce? What success looks like to a millennial may e very different than what the generations before them consider success.
Added bonus, this time together can chip away at bias a leader doesn’t even realize they may have. Being accountable for another’s success is a powerful to natural inclusion.
At my last employer one strategy in it’s entirety was simply to commit to ensuring a broader representation of our employees represented in materials. An easy audit is avoiding gender stereotypes in different roles, and ensuring a broad range of race is represented. In our strategy we also made sure to put a military reservist in uniform in our employee handbook, an individual in a wheelchair at a computer in our engineering recruitment flyer, and multiple visions of “family” in our benefits brochures. These were all visual cues to our inclusive culture.
Capitalize on the diversity of your current team. Those of you who lead people know that it is critically important for us to listen before leading… it is very useful to gather the diversity of thought and perspective by asking questions before just telling someone what you need them to do. We know this intrinsically but sometimes we need to remind ourselves, especially when the pace increases and we feel the pressure to move work along. Value: Ensure your employees know they can speak up, and that they are intimately connected to the team goals and organizational strategy– pay attention to team dynamics to ensure you are nurturing a safe environment for your people to contribute, and to bring their whole selves to work. Now, a little bit more about bias.
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Many candidates considering your organization will check out your Leadership Team on-line to get a sense of your diverse representation at the highest levels. They may ask- does anyone here look like me?
Not only is it important to candidates, it is important to consumers and customers.
Many candidates considering your organization will check out your Leadership Team on-line to get a sense of your diverse representation at the highest levels. They may ask- does anyone here look like me?
Not only is it important to candidates, it is important to consumers and customers.