In this Micro Episode of the Mind Takeaway Podcast, we explore the fear of talking about Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace.
Timestamps and Takeaways
01:30 Diversity and Inclusion is not a topic you can resolve by attending a one day workshop; it’s about getting into conversations about it with your employees.
02:03 The most significant thing that gets in the way of creating a more inclusive environment and talking about DEI is fear.
02:32 How with DE & I, there is no one-size-fits-all solution and a perfect how-to guide that will address everything, as it is constantly changing and evolving.
02:54 The more we leaned into our fears and insecurities, the more we learned about the subject of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
04:13 Dialogue and open discussions with your team about Diversity will open the door to a more inclusive environment in the future.
07:08 You have to start somewhere, and the quicker you do, the easier it will be to address any shortcomings that your company may have.
07:50 It is always good to get curious about how inclusive your company is and listen to your employees first before taking any action.
09:56 In many organisations, we see a disconnect between how they talk about DEI and how their managers do not display inclusive behaviour in their day-to-day work.
