Author: Shamayne Braman

A Point of View: The Problem With Inclusion

A Point of View: The Problem With Inclusion

Posted by | Sep 12, 2019 | , | 0

In the Diversity and Inclusion space, there has been a noticeable trend to prioritize diversity over inclusion. A quick google search reveals articles like “Why Inclusion is More Important than Diversity” and “Why Diversity Does Not Create Inclusion.” I would argue that the very elements of diversity that make it unpopular, also make it worth our sustained attention. Diversity is loaded with baggage – the baggage of compliance and targets that we have not yet hit in our organizations.

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A Point of View: Leading Equity When “The Underserved” is You

A Point of View: Leading Equity When “The Underserved” is You

Posted by | Jul 11, 2019 | , , | 0

Years ago, following the death of Philando Castille here in Minnesota, our community and our companies were reeling. Employees reached out to our Diversity and Inclusion team to help them navigate: Where does our organization stand when it comes to black lives? What resources and spaces exist to help me navigate my identity in the workplace?

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