What is Diversity and Inclusion?

Diversity & InclusionTeamwork & CooperationAll employees≈ 15 min

Key skill: Diversity & inclusion

Summary

Clarify the difference between diversity (having varied profiles) and inclusion (truly valuing them), and understand why inclusion, unlike integration, engages the whole organisation — not just minorities.

Target audience

Anyone interested in diversity and inclusion issues.

Learning objectives

The key figures of diversity and inclusion
The value, for everyone, of promoting diversity within organisations
The dead end of diversity without a genuine inclusion effort
The fundamental difference between inclusion and integration

Module outline

ArticlesA bit of history: an overview of the diversity and inclusion movement in the United States since the 1960s · Eight key figures who helped advance diversity and inclusion
Expert videoExploring the concepts of diversity and inclusion through Verna Myers's metaphor: "Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance."
AnchoringQuiz and True/False to dig deeper into the topic and anchor what you've learned
Memo cardDownloadable coaching memo card: the key points from the expert video
CommitmentConcrete examples to help you define your own commitment
BonusA selection of videos to go further (TED, YouTube)

Models & methods

Distinction between diversity and inclusion; distinction between inclusion and integration; the four feelings of inclusion.

Research-based

Verna Myers's metaphor; commentary from Caroline Chavier (The Allyance consultancy); context of the Black Lives Matter movement and feminist movements (2020).