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All our open minded growers belong here as we start our exploration of 'Inclusion to Grow' this week with James Momon (Global Inclusion Exec.). We will be coming back to this topic again. And again. 

Why? 

• It is the right and necessary thing to do in business and life 
• Diversity + Inclusion = bigger results (ethnic diversity most important) 
• We all have work to do here (for ourselves and others)
• This is a growth opportunity (AKA hands on & imperfect) not an intellectual exercise 

James joins us from Minneapolis in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd. He remains optimistic about seizing the opportunity for real change and impact of increased honesty and appetite for uncomfortable conversations. 

Some key takeaways:

• Diversity includes the dimensions we do not have choice around such as race, gender and orientation. In the form of representation it is often tracked and is a starting point for business accountability and  to measure if the workforce reflects the consumers. 
• Hiring great diverse talent is not enough. Impact, engagement and retention result from intentional action, investment and focus in creating culture. 
• Diversity is being asked to the party, Inclusion is being asked to dance (Dr Heidi Grant). James adds that belonging is dancing like no-one is watching. 
• Belonging is the goal and we start on the path by intentionally building authentic relationships with team members beyond task (yet another reason for quality 1:1 meetings and discussions)

Resources: 

- Article: "Don’t Be an Ally, Be an Accomplice" @ Forge by Medium  

https://forge.medium.com/dont-be-an-ally-be-an-accomplice-437869756ab5

- Dr Heidi Grant PHD: https://www.heidigrantphd.com/

- "Selective attention test" Video (experiment): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJG698U2Mvo

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