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Advice from a “reformed culture warrior” on what diversity, equity, and inclusion should look like in the workplace:
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Leaders need diversity. But not the kind that focuses on differences to the point of dividing groups. Author and educator Irshad Manji says most Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training focuses on what people are, rather than who they are. And that’s divisive.
Manji advocates for a profoundly new form of DEI, that’s not focused on labels, out-groups, or stereotypes. It’s focused on our shared humanity. When we neglect individuality in favor of labels, we’re taking steps backward on the path to true inclusion.
To overcome this, we must change the paradigm from ‘either/or’ to ‘both/and’. And that starts with empathy: understanding that diversity of thought occurs inside groups — not just between groups.
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Watch more videos about the people fighting to bridge America's divides and promote free speech, in our Bridging Divides playlist ► youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF-0tjFMo6OKmZH5xG5LTNuGciH0Vst3S
And visit Stand Together’s website to learn more ► standtogether.org
Advice from a “reformed culture warrior” on what diversity, equity, and inclusion should look like in the workplace:
For more stories, ideas, and advice from changemakers tackling our biggest challenges, subscribe to Stand Together ► youtube.com/standtogethercc
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Leaders need diversity. But not the kind that focuses on differences to the point of dividing groups. Author and educator Irshad Manji says most Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training focuses on what people are, rather than who they are. And that’s divisive.
Manji advocates for a profoundly new form of DEI, that’s not focused on labels, out-groups, or stereotypes. It’s focused on our shared humanity. When we neglect individuality in favor of labels, we’re taking steps backward on the path to true inclusion.
To overcome this, we must change the paradigm from ‘either/or’ to ‘both/and’. And that starts with empathy: understanding that diversity of thought occurs inside groups — not just between groups.
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Watch more videos about the people fighting to bridge America's divides and promote free speech, in our Bridging Divides playlist ► youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF-0tjFMo6OKmZH5xG5LTNuGciH0Vst3S
And visit Stand Together’s website to learn more ► standtogether.org
