diversity

From Adversity to Achievement: An Introduction

At Inclusity we strive to unlock the potential of teams by recognizing and managing the differences that make us all unique. Diversity means more than any spectrum of visible differences; there is diversity of opinion, diversity of background, diversity of approach,...

Change Through Courage

Women’s History Month is a time to commemorate the many contributions of women – from bringing social change to creating music and making scientific discoveries. It’s a chance to celebrate pioneers who have made a real and lasting impact on the world. One of the...

Political Correctness: Maybe Not Such A Bad Thing After All

I have never been a big fan of “political correctness”.  I believe that it is more important to create ‘safe places’ for people to openly discuss their opinions/biases in a diverse group so that prejudice can be dealt with (managed) rather than repressed.  And, I...

Brain Drain: A Burning Platform for Inclusity Connections

Over the past three decades, Diversity efforts unintentionally excluded white males, women, and people of color who did not primarily self-identify by their race, ethnicity, and/or gender.  The good news is that by focusing exclusively on these specific differences...

Thoughts To Begin 2015!

Our hearts go out to everyone who has lost family members and loved ones in the Ferguson and NYC tragedies. While we do not believe that it is our place to weigh in on the court’s decision about the shooting and choking incidents themselves, we do want to comment on...

Why Focus on Inclusion vs Diversity

In 1990, I left a corporate management position to join a small company that was focused on workplace diversity. The diversity field was relatively new at the time, as most organizations were struggling to integrate the women and minorities who were entering the...

Transgender Awareness

In honor of LGBT Pride Month, I thought my first ever blog would be devoted to this topic, and specifically Transgender Awareness. I must admit that, although I have been facilitating diversity discussions for over 25 years, the transgender topic has not emerged very...
Why Focus on Inclusion vs Diversity

Why Focus on Inclusion vs Diversity

In 1990, I left a corporate management position to join a small company that was focused on workplace diversity. The diversity field was relatively new at the time, as most organizations were struggling to integrate the women and minorities who were entering the...

Diversity in the workplace promotes creativity and innovation and helps companies better understand and serve diverse customer bases. Achieving diversity in the workplace requires intentional effort and a commitment to inclusive practices, including unbiased hiring and promotion processes, open communication, and cei training.