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Navigating the VUCA World: Lessons from The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Impact in Post-Apartheid South Africa

Navigating the VUCA World: Lessons from The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Impact in Post-Apartheid South Africa

Posted by | Jun 9, 2022 | , , | 0

In the aftermath of apartheid, South Africa embarked on a process of creating a “Truth and Reconciliation Commission.” This was a cosmetic procedure that looked like the real deal, but on closer inspection was just a mirage of attempted reconciliation, with half-truths and a lack of transformational power needed to move a nation beyond the hurt and trauma that occurred during the very volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) apartheid.

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The Buzz: Reflections on Ramadan, APIDA Heritage Month, and the Meaning of Inclusion

The Buzz: Reflections on Ramadan, APIDA Heritage Month, and the Meaning of Inclusion

Posted by | May 26, 2022 | , | 0

Reflections… as I think back on the recent end of Ramadan where Muslims around the world abstain from food, drink, and worldly desires in service of doing more for others by creating a better community for those around us, I wanted to share a few highlights. I’m keenly aware of our place and while it may feel a bit like we’ve made it, is it inclusion, or a way that some vendors have figured out how to commercialize cultural traditions? And it leaves me wondering, what’s more valuable? Public recognition with missteps or nothing at all …

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The Buzz: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and a More Perfect Union

The Buzz: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and a More Perfect Union

Posted by | Apr 25, 2022 | , | 0

I have thought of Justice Ginsburg’s quote many times in recent weeks as countless attacks on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s character highlighted that her very being as a Black woman in the context of an institution purportedly designed to uphold justice was perceived as a threat to those who implicitly or explicitly condone white supremacy. The travails of this extraordinary confirmation hearing represent all the more why those closest to the pain should be closest to the power. This month, I celebrate a critical step toward that goal, and hope that we can collectively continue working toward realizing it in every space. 

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Navigating the VUCA World: The Impact on Mental Health and What to Do About It

Navigating the VUCA World: The Impact on Mental Health and What to Do About It

Posted by | Apr 21, 2022 | , , | 0

While we are seeing a bigger emphasis on rest and self-care, I am not sure we are entirely aware of or prepared for the impacts of the last few years on mental health. The isolation and fear around COVID-19, the violent racism and xenophobia, the economic uncertainty, and the constant pushback to progress have altered individuals and society in ways that we will not fully realize for years. As Mental Health Awareness Month approaches in May, it is time that we have a conversation around the impacts that navigating the VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world has on mental health.  

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Navigating the VUCA World: Recruiting and Hiring for Racial Justice 

Navigating the VUCA World: Recruiting and Hiring for Racial Justice 

Posted by | Apr 8, 2022 | , , | 0

With recruiting talent being a top concern among CEOs and with multicultural populations being cited as “the growth engine of the future of the United States” by Nielsen, applying a justice lens to your hiring will undoubtedly lead to a better organization. Equity is a win for all. Here, we look at three areas related to recruiting and hiring that can help increase diversity in the workplace despite these volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) times. 

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We Can’t Talk About That At Work! (Second Edition)

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