Lack of Diversity: How to Identify and Address It?

Diversity & InclusionManagement & LeadershipAll employees≈ 20 min

Key skill: Diversity & inclusion

Summary

Identify the gaps in diversity and the unconscious biases that persist within a company, understand the nine dimensions that make it up, and adopt concrete attitudes to better welcome differences, at every level of responsibility.

Target audience

Anyone concerned about diversity and inclusion.

Learning objectives

Recognize gaps in diversity and combat unconscious bias in hiring (particularly around migrant background and disability).
Account for gender diversity and counter the tendency to underrepresent women in management roles.
Recognize that diversity is everywhere, even though some groups remain underrepresented or poorly welcomed in the workplace.
Develop attitudes that advance diversity, whatever your role and responsibilities.

Module outline

ArticlesData on diversity in the workplace · 6 concrete attitudes for advancing diversity
Expert videoAn overview of the 9 main dimensions of diversity and how they show up in organizations
AnchoringA quiz and true/false questions to deepen your understanding and reinforce what you've learned
Memo cardDownloadable memo-coaching card: the key takeaways from the expert video
CommitmentConcrete examples to help you define your own commitment
BonusA selection of videos to go further (TED, YouTube)

Models & methods

The 9 dimensions of diversity according to Joel Brown; generational classification: baby boomers, X, Y, Z.