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Episode #3
How To Create Workplace Inclusion
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Nika White about how you can become intentional about inclusion in the workplace. Nika’s approach to Diversity & Inclusion is not the typical discourse of D&I is important because D&I is important, instead she sees being “inclusion minded” as a leadership competency that everyone should exhibit. Nika truly unpacks what it means to be an intentional inclusionist and offers strategic ways you can rally for an inclusive work environment. You can learn more about Dr. Nika White at nikawhite.com.
“Organizations should not say, “we welcome diversity.” We do not have to do anything to welcome diversity. It is already here.”
Episode Highlights:
[3:53] What is mean to be an intentional inclusionist
[5:30] Best practices on how to be intentional
[9:50] Why we should eradicate the words D&I
[15:20] The importance of assuming positive intent
[19:40] When to address unconscious bias
[24:51] The issue with “I don’t see color”
[25:36] Embracing tokenism
[29:00] How you can evaluate a company's level of inclusion
“If people can optically see that there is not a level of diversity, or that there is a sea of sameness, it will be hard for you to demonstrate yourself as a credible organization committed to diversity and inclusion.”
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