Listen "Why I Avoid Debates About Diversity and Inclusion"
Episode Synopsis
Do you ever get into debates about diversity and Inclusion?
Find out why for me the answer is really simple… zero
Here are some key messages from this episode
Why I avoid debates about inclusion
Why a debate may be framed for disaster
How this podcast helps you to address inclusion questions and much more
Play the episode for more.
Here are some key takeaways from this episode
Debates can set you up to create conflict
“Most of the time, a debate is presented as a form of regulated conflict where someone wins the debate and someone loses the debate”
Avoid false conflict when talking about inclusion
“We give provide you with information so you can think critically to make your own mind up. As much as possible I try and point out my own bias so you can take that into account too”
Inform, educate but also listen
“When we meet people whose values aren’t aligned with ours, we still try to inform and educate if they want to listen, because we’re likely to learn something from them, if we want to listen”
Here are some resources so you can go deeper
The Collision Theory of Employee Resource Groups
How to disagree productively and find common ground
Check out these related episodes of the show
Why Collisions May Be The Secret to Creating 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 Why I Avoid Debates About Diversity and Inclusion appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
Find out why for me the answer is really simple… zero
Here are some key messages from this episode
Why I avoid debates about inclusion
Why a debate may be framed for disaster
How this podcast helps you to address inclusion questions and much more
Play the episode for more.
Here are some key takeaways from this episode
Debates can set you up to create conflict
“Most of the time, a debate is presented as a form of regulated conflict where someone wins the debate and someone loses the debate”
Avoid false conflict when talking about inclusion
“We give provide you with information so you can think critically to make your own mind up. As much as possible I try and point out my own bias so you can take that into account too”
Inform, educate but also listen
“When we meet people whose values aren’t aligned with ours, we still try to inform and educate if they want to listen, because we’re likely to learn something from them, if we want to listen”
Here are some resources so you can go deeper
The Collision Theory of Employee Resource Groups
How to disagree productively and find common ground
Check out these related episodes of the show
Why Collisions May Be The Secret to Creating 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 Why I Avoid Debates About Diversity and Inclusion appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
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