Inclusion the workplace beyond diversity

Inclusion is the next frontier

By Ericka Hines Social Change Diva

August 2011

What we have in common and what makes us different

DNA| BACKGROUNDS|EXPERIENCES

It is personal.

WORDSWORDS

Diversity Inclusion

Interstate Commerce

What do they have in common?

DiversityDiversity

Derived from the word- “diverse”.

It is the condition of being diverse.

Composed of distinct form or qualities.

~Merriam Webster

InclusionInclusion

The act of being included within a group or structure.

Belonging to a group or organization.

~Oxford English Dictionary

Being asked to the dance

Being asked to dance

Diversity

Inclusion

Professionally...This is a part of your

life in law school. Personally....Our social lives are

more interdependent

NOW

Professionally...In your career, you will

have numerous opportunities to work with people who are different than you

Personally...With technology, our

work and personal lives will become more global and interdependent

FUTURE

What is in it for me?What is in it for me?

Self Interest Business Interest Social Interest

Self Interest

Empathize +

Strategize

Business Interests

Social Interest

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You think that because you understand ONE you understand

TWO because one and one makes two. But you must understand

AND. -Sufi

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A major finding:

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Sexual Orientation|Age|Religion

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Why so bad?

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Once you label me you negate me. -Soren Kierkegaard

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If everyone is biased

Then what we can do about it ?

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Acknowledge itAccept it

Push our learning3 E's- Expose,

explore, explain

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Skills Setting Support

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Active Listening

Relationship Building

Difficult ConversationsCollaboration

Risk Taking

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Programs Investment in

future generations

Affinity Groups

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Everybody is sitting around saying, 'Well, jeez, we need somebody to solve this problem of bias.' That somebody is us. We all have to try to figure out a better way to get along.~Wilma Mankiller

Lets Chat:

Ericka Hines

@socialchngdivasocialchangediva.com

ericka@socialchangediva.com

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THANK YOU