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Episode Synopsis
Enough Already with the Business Case; that’s the message of an article that I don’t want you to miss
Find out why, if you’re serious about Diversity, you need to pay attention to this
Here are some key topics covered from this episode:
An article that addresses the Business Case for Diversity in a way you probably haven’t encountered
The views we share with two legendary Diversity Researchers
How much I’ve been preparing you for the work you need to do and much more
Play the episode for more.
Here are some key takeaways from this episode:
Business Case for Diversity has not been established in the way you’ve been led to believe
“Leaders may mean well when they tout the economic payoffs of hiring more women and people of color, but there is no research support for the notion that diversifying the workforce automatically improves a company’s performance.”
Changing the culture of the organisation through leadership is the key
“they also acknowledged how difficult it was in practice so they recommend doing this by changing the organisational culture”
A learning learning-and-effectiveness paradigm is the way forward
“people draw on their experiences as members of particular identity groups to reconceive tasks, products, business processes, and organizational norms. This they argue enables companies to increase their effectiveness.”
Here are some resources so you can go deeper:
Getting Serious About Diversity: Enough Already with the Business Case
Robin J. Ely – Faculty & Research – Harvard Business School
David A. Thomas – Faculty & Research – Harvard Business School
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Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
1. Work with me 1:1
2. Get Practical Book Insights
3. Get our Free Email Course
For everything else check this
https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion
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Find out why, if you’re serious about Diversity, you need to pay attention to this
Here are some key topics covered from this episode:
An article that addresses the Business Case for Diversity in a way you probably haven’t encountered
The views we share with two legendary Diversity Researchers
How much I’ve been preparing you for the work you need to do and much more
Play the episode for more.
Here are some key takeaways from this episode:
Business Case for Diversity has not been established in the way you’ve been led to believe
“Leaders may mean well when they tout the economic payoffs of hiring more women and people of color, but there is no research support for the notion that diversifying the workforce automatically improves a company’s performance.”
Changing the culture of the organisation through leadership is the key
“they also acknowledged how difficult it was in practice so they recommend doing this by changing the organisational culture”
A learning learning-and-effectiveness paradigm is the way forward
“people draw on their experiences as members of particular identity groups to reconceive tasks, products, business processes, and organizational norms. This they argue enables companies to increase their effectiveness.”
Here are some resources so you can go deeper:
Getting Serious About Diversity: Enough Already with the Business Case
Robin J. Ely – Faculty & Research – Harvard Business School
David A. Thomas – Faculty & Research – Harvard Business School
Check out these related episodes of the show.
Why Diversity & Inclusion Leaders Need To Be Fact Checked
Why You’re Being Misled By Diversity & Inclusion Research
Why Leaders Don’t Respect Diversity & Inclusion Where You Work
The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Platitude Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
How You Can Use An Evidence Based Approach to Diversity and Inclusion
Do You Promote The Business Case or Social Justice Case For Diversity?
Everything You Need To Know About The Famous McKinsey Report ‘Why Diversity Matters’ [Report Breakdown]
Everything You Need To Know About Delivering through Diversity The Follow Up Study To The Famous McKinsey Report [Report Breakdown]
Why Our Meta Approach To Diversity & Inclusion Is Like No One Else
3 Reasons Why Archetypes And Stereotypes Are Important for Inclusion
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
1. Work with me 1:1
2. Get Practical Book Insights
3. Get our Free Email Course
For everything else check this
https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion
The post Getting Serious About Diversity? Enough Already with the Business Case appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
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