Diversity in Workplace

Uncovering The Unconscious Bias Myth - The System is Working

While unconscious bias is the biggest disabler of diversity and the number one enemy of innovation, we can change how it impedes an organization. The hidden potential in executives, managers and frontline employees can be lost. How can organizations reduce unconscious bias in the workplaceBy becoming aware of the myths we have made “true.” Read on.

Is There A Clear Case of Unconscious Bias Against Author for Publishing Photo of Black Woman?

At the risk of being an outlier I am just going to say it by quoting Dr, Martin Luther King Jr., “There is nothing more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” I am convinced black people misunderstand racism and bias as much as white people.

3 Ways of Avoiding A Non-Inclusive Workplace Culture

As we do our best to present our “perfect” best at work we sometimes leave instead the remnants of our tattered authentic self. We long to belong despite our imperfections. We know what they are and yet hope they are oblivious to none other. There have been times we have all had to endure the ridicule and isolation of others leaving

What my unconscious bias taught me about diversity

It isn’t enough to recognize other people have unconscious biases. You have to recognize yours and how deal with them. Part of understanding the role of unconscious bias in the workplace is admitting to yourself that you have biases too. Once you've accepted it, you can take steps to overcome those biases and embrace workplace diversity.

How Management Corrupts Customer Service and The Employees That Serve Them

Yes, it really is the fault of management. Your attrition rate is high. You are losing competitive advantage. In meetings, the only people to speak up are the usuals. You know them. You lose money due to lack of employee engagement that leads to dismal customer service ratios .... but alas, you don't care. Hear that knock?

Jim Woods Podcast: The Re-imagination of Diversity & Leadership

Jim Woods Podcast: The Re-imagination of Diversity & Leadership

A recent study revealed more than one-fifth of respondents indicated their organizations have very informal diversity efforts with nothing structured at all. Furthermore, 41% of study respondents specifying the underlying reason being that they’re “too busy”. Think abo

Diversity in The Workplace is Not a Silver Bullet for Apathy in Leadership

A client following our training was motivated to create a diversity program expected to reflect organizational mandates while maximizing the unique contributions of the entire employee population. The goal was to demonstrate workplace benefits of diversity ....