In short
The episode discusses where DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) goes next amid increased U.S. efforts to dismantle it, driven by court rulings and legislation, putting post-pandemic progress at risk. It centers on Professor Laura Morgan Roberts’ argument that DEI advocates and critics can align if leaders focus on creating conditions for all workers to flourish.
Key claims
flourishing requires four “freedoms”: be authentic, become your best self, step back from performance pressure, and fail in ways that enable learning. Notable examples/interventions: individual allyship, strength-based performance programs, and flexible work hours.
Guests
Professor Laura Morgan Roberts (author of the referenced article).
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Chapters
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0:00 to 0:28
Explore the challenges and proposed solutions for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
The State of DEI Efforts
0:30 to 2:00
Explore the challenges and proposed solutions for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
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Transcript
Automatic transcript. May contain errors.0:28This episode is brought to you by Google Chrome. back support is made with a blend of melatonin and L-theanine for both kiddos and grown-ups. So when your mind won't switch off, you've got something that can help. Erasing thoughts and restless nights won't stand a chance. Find OLLI Sleep Solutions for the Whole Family at OLLI.com. That's O-L-L-Y dot com. In the past few years, efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion at work have increased. Court rulings and legislation in the U.S. have thrown even more fuel on the fire. This means much of the progress we've made since the pandemic is at risk, and advocates for DEI may feel at a loss.
1:10In her article, Professor Laura Morgan Roberts argues that to bring advocates and critics of diversity together, leaders need to orient around a broader goal, which is creating the conditions for all workers to flourish. She says that there are four freedoms that enable flourishing at work, and that's the freedom to be our authentic selves, the freedom to become our best selves, the freedom to fade or to occasionally step back from performance pressure, and the freedom to fail in ways that help us and our team members learn. Interventions like encouraging individual allyship, implementing strength-based performance programs, and allowing flexible work hours can make these four freedoms a reality.
1:56And they can make organizations safer and more welcoming for everyone.
From the publisher
Where Does DEI Go from Here?
17 Jan 2025
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In the past few years, efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion at work have increased. This means, much of the progress we’ve made since the pandemic is at risk, and advocates for DEI may feel at a loss. Here’s how leaders can orient around a broader goal: creating the conditions in which all workers can flourish.
Read the full article by by Laura Morgan Roberts here: https://s.hbr.org/40AY1rz
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