DEI Insights & Stories
Our blog features viewpoints on current practices, relatable experiences, and tips to support communal learning in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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5 Strategies to Evolve Your Leadership Role in an Era of Accountability
Explore the critical role of leadership in progressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within organizations. This article gets into the challenges leaders face, such as fear and societal pressures, and offers practical strategies for introspection and effective DEI implementation. Learn how to embrace your role with courage, employ the PAUSE method, and engage in continuous learning to create a healthier, more inclusive work environment. Check out this conversation on evolving leadership for an accountable organizational culture.
The Leader’s Toolkit: Nurturing Safety and Inclusivity at Work
Explore our insightful guide on creating safe spaces in the workplace, emphasizing cultural safety, authentic leadership, and accountability. Learn how leaders can prioritize emotional well-being, dismantle power imbalances, and facilitate courageous conversations. Gain valuable strategies to foster an environment where employees confidently express their identities and embrace vulnerability for a genuinely inclusive work culture.
From Surface-Level to Substantial Change: DEI Wisdom You Need
Ready to supercharge your DEI journey? Explore the depths of DEI learning and development, uncovering the significance of embracing discomfort, long-term commitment, and unlearning biases. Learn to break free from surface-level approaches and pave the way for genuine, lasting change.
The Mind-Body Connection: Learning, Unlearning, and Relearning
Discover the transformative journey of personal growth through learning, unlearning, and relearning. Explore the power of emotions, trust, and vulnerability in this inspiring exploration of continuous evolution. Join us on the path to profound change!
Creating Impactful Change: The Importance of Feedback in DEI
Explore the transformative power of feedback in the realm of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work. Discover strategies for embracing discomfort, honing leadership skills, and regulating personal responses to feedback. Gain insights from clinical perspectives and learn how to create impactful change through the art of flowing with feedback. Unlock the keys to fostering inclusive, equitable work environments. Dive into this enlightening discussion and be prepared to reshape your DEI approach. Contact us to embark on a new journey toward DEI excellence.
Embrace Imperfection, Lead Authentically: 5 Insights for Redefining Leadership
Discover 5 Insights for Authentic Leadership: Embracing Imperfection for Success. Explore the power of vulnerability, communication, and self-reflection in redefining leadership. Learn from real-life experiences and uncover the transformative potential of acknowledging and correcting past mistakes. Join us on a journey towards more authentic and impactful leadership.
Are Your DEI Efforts Failing? Try Relational DEI for Real Results!
Embark on a transformative journey with Relational DEI, the cutting-edge approach reshaping the landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Explore the power of empathy, meaningful connections, and experiential learning, as we unravel the secrets behind lasting workplace transformation. Bid farewell to ineffective strategies and embrace real impact with Relational DEI. Revolutionize your organization's DEI approach today and unlock the path to thriving and inclusive workplaces.
Building Healthy Workplace Relationships: The Importance of Addressing Power and Privilege
Unlock the keys to building healthy workplace relationships through expert insights on navigating power and privilege conversations. Discover the significance of creating safe spaces for open dialogue, the art of expressing yourself while fostering empathy, and the journey of self-awareness in these discussions. Explore the benefits of guided experiences and the challenges of addressing historical discrimination. Embrace the transformative power of Relational DEI as you learn to foster connection and understanding. Dive into this must-read article and equip yourself with valuable strategies to promote inclusivity and positive change in your workplace.
Why Recognizing Negative Impacts Matters More Than You Think – Don't Ignore It!
Unlock the power of authentic communication and stronger relationships by recognizing the impact of your words and actions. Join us on a transformative journey as we delve into valuable insights shared by guest on the Living Out Loud Discussion Series, Minola Clark Manson. Learn how setting boundaries, embracing empathy, and tackling challenging conversations can create a more inclusive and supportive workplace. Don't miss this opportunity for personal growth and constructive change! Read now.
Rethinking Hiring - Diversity is Not the Goal
Hiring more staff from different backgrounds and identities is not a bad thing. The danger comes from hiring diverse staff members and failing to create an inclusive environment where BIPOC staff feel safe enough to bring their full selves to work. Without a workplace focused on equity and inclusion, the benefits of diverse perspectives that staff bring will never be realized. So how can an organization identify if it’s falling into the trap of superficial diversity hiring?
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Say That Again?: Understanding and Examining Shared Language [2024]
When we have shared language around key concepts, we know what our colleagues are trying to communicate and what’s expected of us in the larger system. Shared language makes it less likely individuals will act alone and, instead, focuses a group of people on achieving something together — in this case building cultural safety in the workplace.
How Do I Know It’s Time for a Needs Assessment?
The desire to take on EDI work is admirable, and it also comes with the expectation that success will require commitment and follow through. Performative actions can cause staff to lose faith along the way, so it’s important to assess your level of readiness before diving in. So how do you know if you’re ready to embark on this journey?
Reimagining the Logic Model: How to Create a Strategic Plan with a Focus on Inclusivity
An EDI strategic plan should involve a roadmap with a clear set of steps and the expected outcomes or required changes that will ultimately lead to the desired goal. While this may sound intimidating, the tools to do so are probably more familiar than you think.
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Learning to Unlearn: A Framework for Being Bias-Conscious [2023]
A bias-conscious leader creates a sustainable environment that fosters genuine connection within the organization and gives you the opportunity to leave a legacy for employees for years to come.
Understanding the Emotions that Come up After an EDI Needs Assessment
More than just a linear process where you and your agency attend a training to check off a box, building a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion takes effort, and if it feels comfortable or good to do it, then something’s probably missing.
How to Support a New Employee Who Came from a Traumatic Workplace
Recovery is a process, and it requires patience from employers and employees alike. When a workplace nurtures an environment where every employee can be who they are, they not only feel safe and accepted, but included and connected to the larger mission.
4 Types of Bias Threatening the Workplace & How to Fight Them
With global cries for racial equity in 2020 and the illumination of health and health care disparities due to COVID-19, businesses are asking what they can do to break the stigma of bias in their own ecosystems. More than ever, employers want to know how they can eradicate injustice, exclusivity, and harmful stereotypes in their workplace.
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How to Have Courageous Conversations at Work [2023]
The quest to improve an organization’s DEI practices will not come without obstacles, but you have the ability to see these challenges and barriers or trampolines. Embracing discomfort and reframing difficult conversations as courageous fosters an environment where employees feel welcome and encouraged to show up to work authentically.
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How to Heal from Workplace Trauma [2023]
Wherever you’re at on your journey, you can rebuild what was lost. You can emerge in a better place than you’ve ever imagined. Feel all the feels, get the right support, explore, commit to yourself, and have compassion for your process.