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🌍 Remembering the Past, Building a More Inclusive Future 🌍 🤔 Have you ever paused to contemplate the profound impact of our shared history on the journey towards a more inclusive future? As we observe the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade on March 25th, I'm reminded of the critical importance of acknowledging and learning from our past to shape a more inclusive tomorrow. Throughout my career journey, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities and workplaces. It's not just about recognizing historical injustices; it's about understanding their enduring impact and actively working to create a more equitable society. 📢 Join the Conversation: Let's engage in a dialogue about the significance of remembering the past and its role in fostering inclusion and belonging. ❓How can we leverage our collective history to build a more equitable future for all? In my role as a DEI advocate and consultant, I'm committed to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of my work. I firmly believe that by honoring our past and learning from it, we can lay the foundation for a more inclusive future where everyone feels valued and respected. 💼 Call to Action: Join me in commemorating this important day by watching and sharing our latest DEI Tip of the Week video, "Remembering the Past, Building a More Inclusive Future." Let's continue the conversation and take meaningful action towards creating a more equitable world for generations to come. Together, we can turn the lessons of history into catalysts for positive change. Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/e5x6EWcS ☎️ Ready to dive deeper into fostering inclusion and belonging in your organization? I'm offering FREE 30-minute discovery calls to discuss how our DEI consulting services can empower you and your team to drive positive change. Reach out to me via LinkedIn to schedule your call today and let's make a difference together! #DEI #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #Belonging #Rememberance #ChangeAgents

Just finished the course “Inclusion in a Global Enterprise” 

Just finished the course “Inclusion in a Global Enterprise” 

Just completed the course on 'Individual Accountability for Equity and Inclusion' by Nika White!  Excited to apply these insights to foster a more inclusive environment in my work and community. Continuous learning is key to driving positive change!                                #Equity #Inclusion #ProfessionalDevelopment#AlcatelLucentEnterprise"                                  Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eJxnyq35 #accountability #diversityequityinclusionandbelonging.

In this episode of The People Dividend, I interview Delphia L. Howze, SHRM-CP, PHR, an expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We discuss the importance of inclusive workplaces and the challenges facing DEI. You’ll also hear insights from her book, Including You: Leading Inclusion from Where You Are, emphasizing that inclusion is a shared responsibility. #mikehorne #od #humanresources #deib #inclusion

Diversity of thought, experience and background is fundamental to structured decision making. It encourages assumptions to be challenged, and alternatives to be considered. Through diversity, decision makings can arrive at more robust and effective solutions. Happy Cultural Diversity Week! #culturaldiversityweek #decisionmaking

When we’ve worked on equity, diversity and inclusion projects for clients, we’ve been asked about the difference between diveristy and inclusion. Here’s what we say: - Diversity is a fact. We’re all different after all! - Inclusion is an act. It’s a choice. You can choose to be inclusive, or not. Which is great news for businesses because it means that every organisation can become more inclusive. It’s a matter of choosing to be! Leaders need to act. Everyone needs to act. And you need to persevere. Cultures need to be nurtured. #belonging #inclusion #diversity #equity #EDI #DEI #ChooseToInclude #InclusiveBusiness #culture #leadership Image description: a sign painted with multicoloured triangles with the words, you belong in white paint. There are lush green plants at either side of the sign.

Is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion too western-centric? Pooja S. co-author of 'Rewire: A Radical Approach to Tackling Diversity and Difference,' is a coach, counselor, consultant, and founder of Rewire Consulting, specializing in organizational development, diversity & inclusion, leadership, and culture. In her recent reflection on a virtual workshop with a multinational team, she discovered a need to delve deeper into the cross-cultural applicability of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. The workshop, designed for Western contexts, revealed a gap in understanding when discussing concepts like 'microaggressions' in a culturally diverse setting, prompting a reevaluation of the applicability of DEI frameworks across cultures. Pooja emphasizes the relatability of inclusion and exclusion experiences globally but underscores the challenge of transposing conceptual frames, rooted in US-centric language and rhetoric, to diverse cultural contexts. She highlights the fundamental cultural differences in how individual uniqueness and relationships are valued, illustrating that the significance of 'inclusion' varies between individualistic and collectivist societies. Additionally, she explores how power differentials linked to identity aspects like race, language, and caste differ across cultures. She advocates for cultural humility over expertise, urging practitioners to acknowledge their cultural blind spots. In conclusion, she calls for a global and inclusive approach to DEI, emphasizing the need to question assumptions, examine underlying values, and align the purpose of DEI work with the diverse contexts it serves. Read full article here; https://lnkd.in/gjgezjR8 #culturalinclusion #diversityreflections #crossculturalunderstanding

In our most recent newsletter, Jamey Applegate, MSW writes about the need to focus on behaviors - not beliefs - to advance DEI at your organization. Read more on the Equity At Work blog: https://lnkd.in/g5ZyWp6S #equity #diversity #inclusion #DEI #equityatwork

I wrote about the need to focus on behaviors and behavioral expectations, and not stop at beliefs, to advance DEI work in organizations. Focusing on behaviors ensures everyone knows what's expected of them while still respecting each person's ability to bring their whole selves to the workplace. Up now on the Equity At Work™ blog!