3 Aspects of Corporate Life That Harm Inclusion

Corporate life isn’t for everyone – but is it for inclusion?

Find out about 3 aspects of corporate life that harm Inclusion

Here are some key topics covered from this episode:

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  • A fundamental economic principle found in your workplace
  • A lesson from the armed forces and much more

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Here are some key takeaways from this episode: 

Speaking in platitudes harms inclusion

“I’m so glad I’ve got a podcast because some of things I’ve been saying for years are now starting to sound meaningless when I hear other people say them without context”

Hostile environments harm inclusion

“My understanding is that’s a reference from the armed forces to be careful of threats coming from behind you”

Improper incentives harm inclusion

people respond to incentives, evidently, people have a strong response to strong incentives.  Here’s a crude example”

Here are some resources so you can go deeper: 

Professor Gregory Mankiew 

The Reason You Are Ignoring The Diversity Promises Your Company Is Making To You

3 Biggest Problems In Organisations Trying To Become More Inclusive

Why Relying On a Generic Business Case For Diversity is an Inclusion Mistake

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Why a One Size Fits All Approach to Diversity is an Inclusion Mistake

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Leaders must establish systems to ensure that everyone shares the same advantages and benefits. These processes will create incentives for inclusive behaviours.

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