The Trojan Horse Problem of Diversity And Inclusion

It’s not unusual for people to think Diversity and Inclusion promises one thing and delivers something else.

Find out why people will use this to disengage.

Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:

Why this problem is more common than you think

How this differs from the classic “bait and switch” scam.

What I learned from my clients’ experiences

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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: 

People think they are going to get something hidden that they don’t want

Someone pulled a Trojan Horse on them in the past. “

People think they are going to open themselves up to something sinister

They had an initiative that wasn’t properly executed and it came along with something they didn’t want.

People think that’s going to be the end of everything

I spoke about the then Chairman of Tesco, John Allan who suggested that white men were an endangered species in UK boardrooms. “

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The Elements of Inclusion #4

Leaders must collaborate innovatively to leverage cultural expertise and drive business performance.

  • Why inclusive outcomes are driven by innovation
  • How developing a business case for diversity and inclusion specific to your organisation is a competitive advantage
  • Why novelty is at the heart of your inclusion journey

The Elements of Inclusion #3

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

  • How to augment your team with the tools and insights they need to prevent structural disadvantage
  • Why reinforcing generative norms ensures everyone belongs in the organisation
  • How inclusive representations can be embedded to promote an inclusive culture

The Elements of Inclusion #2

Leaders must redefine career development relationships to support inclusive performance.
  • Why traditional mentor relationships must be revised for an inclusive workplace
  • How leaders must embrace networks of developmental relationships for individual growth
  • Why established workplace norms must evolve for inclusion in the modern workplace

The Elements of Inclusion #1

Leaders must properly socialise people and socialise inclusive ideas by providing an environment for the cultural learning needed for an active role in an inclusive organisation

  • How your socialisation processes must evolve to encourage the sustainable cultivation of inclusive competencies
  • Why Leaders must consistently negotiate the line between organisational commitment and personal authenticity to promote performance
  • How developing intersectional self awareness can help leaders to leverage individual employee experiences