Mandatory diversity training can trigger resentment among employees, who may perceive it as a coercive imposition of political correctness rather than a genuine effort to foster understanding and acceptance. Such resistance not only impedes the effectiveness of the training but also breeds cynicism, further entrenching barriers to progress. Explore the challenges and solutions in navigating the pitfalls of in-house diversity training. Gain insights from HR, diversity leaders, and CEOs for effective strategies.
Sadly, diversity is impenetrable in organizational silos. Diversity and inclusion are too big for silos. Originality is too vital to be stifled by people, not policies, seeking to maintain their position in the hierarchy. Despite the constant barrage of new books on the subject, no one has mastered groupthink because failure and mediocrity in terms of inclusion become personal.