Dima GhawiEmpower Board of Directors by Addressing Five Implicit BiasesMy blog is no stranger to discussing the role of boards of directors in DEI, including the specifics of how they can facilitate diversity…Jul 11, 2023Jul 11, 2023
Dima Ghawi3 Tips to Challenging Conformity at WorkWhy do we conform? We all share the same desires of fitting in and belonging, including in our workplaces. Many individuals, however, feel…May 29, 2023May 29, 2023
Dima GhawiThree Tips for Having Respectful Political Discussion in the WorkplaceShe stood up, tension riddling her shoulders, and began voicing perspectives all but identical to my own. It was clear from the first few…May 22, 2023May 22, 2023
Dima GhawiDEI Anecdotes: The Connections We ShareWhen it comes to DEI, I like to encourage self-reflection on the following question: How does this work enhance my life? There are two…May 17, 2023May 17, 2023
Dima GhawiDEI Anecdotes: The Words We SayI’ve noticed that when people are first beginning their DEI journeys, they often become particularly frustrated with the idea of monitoring…May 15, 2023May 15, 2023
Dima GhawiDEI Anecdotes: The Importance of Good FaithIn many of my DEI workshops, I like to ask for audience examples of microaggressions, as it helps make these challenges personal. People we…May 10, 2023May 10, 2023
Dima GhawiDEI Anecdotes: Call People In not OutOne time I was hired as a DEI consultant for male-dominated, majority-white company. Early on in this partnership, I hosted an optional DEI…May 8, 2023May 8, 2023
Dima GhawiDEI Anecdotes: Question the LanguageMany times we may say things simply because we’ve always heard them used. We all have little phrases that are ingrained in our language…May 3, 2023May 3, 2023
Dima GhawiDEI Anecdotes: Two Energies — Inclusion vs ExclusionI don’t think it’s an overstatement to say that all of us want to be included. What’s more human than the desire to feel loved and wanted…May 1, 2023May 1, 2023
Dima GhawiDEI Anecdotes: Have Fun with It!If there is anything I have learned in all my work with DEI, it is that all of us take DEI so seriously. This observation is not to say…Apr 26, 2023Apr 26, 2023