Lets talk diversity Berlinda Chin State Services Commission APRIL - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Let’s talk diversity Berlinda Chin State Services Commission APRIL 2018

Establishing our language ✓ Diversity, inclusion, difference, connections ✓ Mindsets ✓ Polarities, duality and natural tensions

General distinction EEO Affirmative Action Diversity and Inclusion The enforcement of The effort to achieve Leveraging differences in statutes to prevent parity in the workforce the workforce to achieve employment through outreach (staff/ better results discrimination community engagement) and eliminating barriers in hiring

What we talk about … and what we don’t talk about

Much more than just the fluffy stuff

Impact of diversity on team performance New Research: Diversity + Inclusion = Better Decision Making At Work , Erik Larson, www.forbes.com, 21 September 2017

Why are we still having this conversation? Why is change so slow?

Let’s talk about power and privilege …

I wouldn’t go there if I were you …

“Diversity is a fact, inclusion is a choice” Dr Stephen Frost , Inclusion Imperative

“Ask for clarity, but expect ambiguity Demand certainty, but adapt to surprises” Dr Koestenbaum, Leadership Diamond model

Let’s keep talking

Resources Inclusion Nudges - Book by Tinna C Nielsen and Lisa Kepinski Habits for Complex Times - Book by Jennifer Garvey Berger and Keith Johnston We all know workplace diversity is important, then why is change so slow? - Research at www.weforum.org Diversity Toolkit: A Guide to Discussing Identity, Power and Privilege - https://msw.usc.edu/mswusc-blog/diversity-workshop-guide-to-discussing- identity-power-and-privilege/ Help your employees to be themselves at work - Article at hbr.org Berlinda Chin, SSC and Marian Mortensen, LDC - System resources