Exploring the concept of I D E A in workplaces, that exclusion has a cost, and how one small change can make a world of difference and bring us closer to more inclusive businesses with IDEA Thought Leader, Michael Bach. You’re listening to episode 35 of the Happy Space Podcast. Today we’re exploring the idea that I D E A is a business imperative with thought leader and fellow word nerd, Michael Bach. Veteran advocate Michael Bach shares his insights on I D E A -  inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, and why what we call it matters less than the actions we take. Not only have we been ineffective, for example, we’ve had years of antibias training that hasn’t worked, many actions can be considered performative. Michael inspires us to take bolder steps to make a lasting difference.Michael Bach is a nationally and internationally recognized thought leader and subject matter expert in the fields of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. He founded the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI), CCDI Consulting and Pride at Work Canada.Prior to taking on this role, he was the national leader for diversity, equity, and inclusion for KPMG Canada. Additionally, Michael spent 2½ years as Deputy Chief Diversity Officer for KPMG International.Most recently, in 2023, he was named as one of the 10 Most Influential DE&I Leaders Revamping The Future by CIO Views Magazine.His 2020 book Birds of All Feathers: Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right is a Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, and Amazon bestseller, and recipient of the silver 2020 Nautilus Book Award in the category of Rising to the Moment, and a finalist in the Legacy Nonfiction category for the American Bookfest's Best Book Awards. His new book Alphabet Soup: The Essential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion at Work was released in March of 2022 and is a Toronto Star bestseller and finalist in the General Nonfiction category for the American Bookfest's Best Book Awards.He lives between Toronto and Palm Springs with his husband Mike, and their two fur-babies Sasha and Pepper.CHAPTERS00:06:13 - The concept behind IDEA00:14:00 Avoiding the cost of exclusion00:18:05 How research has played a role in diversity/inclusion00:22:00 How other businesses have been practicing inclusion00:31:40 The rise of flexible and remote workplaces00:33:51 Where are we now? + Land acknowledgement as a performative action00:39:26 What action can you take now?LINKS2007 Catalyst Census Research of Women Board DirectorsAccenture - Public Accountability for Leadership diversity - SHRM DEI InitiativesSHRM Inclusion 2024Salesforce Michael Bach WebsiteIMAGE CREDITS Group working at table - CanvaWomen standing in group together - CanvaMichael Bach headshot - Michael BachCatalyst logo - Catalyst.orgAccenture logo - Accenture.comGroup of diverse individuals - CanvaPride parade street -...

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