When most of us think of ballet, our minds may jump to its beauty as an art form or the skill and dedication it requires to be successful. I’ll wager a guess that many of us might not consider all of the DEI lessons to be learned from ballet! DEI…

Picture this: you’re standing in front of an elevator. You send a text message, putting your phone away once you hear the familiar ding! The low creak of doors sliding open follows. You look up, ready to step inside, but — Everyone is facing the back of the elevator. Okay…

Today’s workplace is unique, as it is rich not only with racial, gender, and ethnic diversity but also because it consists mainly of four different generations: Baby Boomers (late 50s to late 70s), Generation X (early 40s to mid-50s), Millennials (late 20s to early 40s), and Gen Z (elementary age…

Have you ever experienced being “the only” person in a room? And I don’t mean literally, though I suspect we’ve all experienced that, too. Rather, have you ever felt like you were surrounded by people who simply didn’t understand you, or who didn’t connect with you? I would bet that…

Diversity, equity, and inclusion. In our previous two blogs, we have reviewed the many ways boards of directors can hold their CEOs accountable for diversity and equity, which leaves but one category left: inclusion. Of the three, inclusion can be the most difficult to monitor, because unlike diversity and equity…

“Diversity” and “inclusion” are words gaining more and more significance by the day in the corporate workplace, but when people speak of DEI initiatives, the “E” sometimes falls by the wayside. However, the equity of diversity, equity, and inclusion is instrumental not only unto itself but also in ensuring that…

In recent years, DEI initiatives have transformed from “nice-to-have” into “must-have” elements of an organization’s strategy, and this positive progress cannot be overemphasized. But although DEI initiatives require support from all levels of an organization, boards of directors may be uncertain about how to become involved in DEI, especially as…

Nowadays, concerns of an upcoming recession are impossible to avoid. Many organizations are taking preventative measures to protect themselves when this economic downturn ultimately hits. Recessions can be frightening, no doubt, but every economic low will eventually soar into an economic high, and a business may even find themself thriving…

Diversity and inclusion are instrumental parts of every workplace. Proper understanding and implementation of DEI leads to increased productivity, a positive workplace culture, and more! But as with many initiatives, we are always looking for ways to make this educational process more fun. As such, I have compiled a list…