In this episode, Ishreen discusses the critical importance of fostering a more inclusive and equitable workplace through the newly launched Pioneers Movement. She explores the challenges organizations face in implementing effective diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, particularly the tendency for these programs to create a win-lose dynamic. Ishreen highlights the need for a mindset shift rather than merely policy changes, emphasizing the benefits of an integral approach to DEIB that engages everyone in the organization.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Current diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives often create a win-lose dynamic, where the majority feels threatened. A successful approach should foster a win-win environment that benefits everyone in the organization.
• The concept of relative privilege is crucial in addressing DEIB challenges. Organizations must raise awareness about how privilege operates within their culture to prevent damaging eruptions that can harm reputation and integrity.
• Embedding DEIB into the core operations and mindset of the organization for holistic improvement.
• Organizations are encouraged to adopt an emergent approach to DEIB, focusing on changing mindsets rather than just policies. This can lead to many benefits, including improved creativity, productivity, and employee loyalty.
• There is an invitation for organizations to engage in ongoing research and discussions about DEIB 3.0, emphasizing the importance of collective effort in creating a more equitable workplace.

BEST MOMENTS

"The challenge with today's diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives is that they set up a win-lose dynamic where the majority group experiences being threatened rather than benefit from the opportunity of being more equitable and inclusive."

"The only way you can combat relative privilege is with effective DEIB programs, right? What other tools have you got against it other than raising people's consciousness about how they're behaving?"

"What we're announcing today is some new research into what we're calling privilege 2.0... Is there an upside to tackling privilege? How can we look at this differently?"

"Integral DIB is the effort of everyone for the benefit of everyone."

"We're excited and I think you might be as well. Our first Practitioner Collaboration Breakfast is on the 1st of October, so it's not too late for you to join us."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Privilege Survey https://intelligentlinking261447.typeform.com/to/SNkQvD0v

Website: https://belongingpioneers.com/privilege-research-and-podcast

Email: equitychampions@belongingpioneers.com

ABOUT THE HOSTS

Ishreen Bradley, a Strategic Pioneer, excels in guiding Professional Leaders through complex challenges with clarity, confidence, and courage. She focuses on cultivating inclusive cultures and authentic leadership, offering senior leaders advice, consultancy, training, and coaching.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishreenbradley-diversity-equity-inclusion-advisor

Privilege, Eruption, Culture, Diversity, inclusion, Equity, diverse, cultural, impact, power: https://privilege-eruption.com