Groupthink occurs when members of the group agree with each other in their setting in order to reach a harmonious consensus. As a result, decision making is often impaired because individual thoughts, ideas, and opinions are not contributed – or if they are, they are not considered – in favour of a cohesive outcome. People’s ability … Read More
When I talk to leaders they tell me that they absolutely prioritise and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace – it’s top of the pops, it’s a huge must-do. However, what I see and what I know – and I know you know too – is that the business critical, urgent jobs always seem … Read More
Why is diversity important? Malcolm Forbes says, “Diversity is the art of thinking independently together”. Every individual is unique, and the coming together of different perspectives, cultural backgrounds and races is what makes diversity special. But when we think specifically with a business lens on, what is it that makes diversity so important? Contrary to … Read More
Studies show that companies that use diversity management practices produce 20% higher revenue than those that don’t. Clearly, diversity management is the key to unlock the potential of your diverse employees and translate it into tangible outcomes. But what is diversity management in the first place? Diversity management is the art that helps your … Read More
A structured mentorship program can be of huge help to your diverse employees. It can train women and minorities to feel supported as they face the challenges of working in a diverse organisation. Following the right mentorship program can result in participants feeling more confident and satisfied with their jobs. Moreover, a study found … Read More
When it comes to creating your organisation’s diversity policy and procedures there are a couple of standard questions you should consider addressing: What procedures should you have in place to make diverse employees feel included? How should you create a hiring policy that creates a workforce with a good mix of dimensions of diversity? … Read More
It is imperative that workplaces start valuing diversity and should never take the difference and uniqueness of their employees for granted. As inclusive leaders you should be constantly communicating with your diverse team about how much you value their presence and contribution in your organisation. Letting them know you care is key. Valuing the diversity that your … Read More
Diversity in the workplace is when your workforce is a dynamic bunch of people. They’re folks that come from different backgrounds, cultures, experiences, skills, genders, races, religions, sexual orientations and more. And of course, there are many benefits to having a diverse workforce. Such as: Usually, the more diversity in the workplace is, the higher … Read More
If there is one thing I’ve seen time and time again in my many conversations with leaders, it’s that not only is D&I fatigue very real, it also becomes transparent in a workplace when there is a lack of focus and awareness on micro action. Positive micro actions are evident in a workplace that is focused on holding leaders accountable to their daily words, behaviours and actions. It is in this repetition of their micro habits, where the whole picture comes together for … Read More
In our gender diversity challenge one of the findings was that men feel blamed. Many men feel they have been tarred with the same wire brush courtesy of the feminist movement and that women lump them together in one pile. This puts men automatically on the defensive. Every time they hear the words “male dominated” … Read More