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Diversity and inclusion initiatives are needed now more than ever. Join us NOW for a virtual event that will explore how D&I is crucial to organizational survival. Click here to join: bit.ly/3hFogo2 #BringPeopleTogether #KeepPeopleConnected #SuddenlyRemote #Diversity

We're live with @dessalen and we would like for you to join the conversation about #diversity and inclusion. We will be talking about:
Diversity as a business imperative,
Outdated thinking about remote work & diversity,
Remote utopia and
Enabling remote inclusion
#TeVE

We have problems as an organization if we only have one way to solve our problems, that's all we will be thinking about. We need to have MORE diverse solutions.

#Diversity has more than one dimension.

#TeVE #TeVirtualEvents #BringPeopleTogether

Have you heard @dessalen speak about #diversity before? If so, you might be able to understand how "ketchup problems" relates to #diversity and inclusion. Not sure what that means? Stay tuned for the replay! #TeVE #TeVirtualEvents

These results have not changed much over the past 5 to 10 years. We are not seeing #diversity move up in the ranks in a meaningful way. NEW thinking comes in but OLD thinking is still there and making an impact. They do not cancel each other out. #TeVE #TeVirtualEvents

Merit and Fit.
Have these been questioned or challenged in the past 20 years? "I am open to hiring anyone, just don't make me hire a less qualified candidate because they are diverse." This is outdated thinking! #TeVE #TeVirtualEvents

Qualifications (to you) are likely based on your past, based on the background of the last person in the role. Likely no longer the next background given the speed of change. #Diversity #TeVE #TeVirtualEvents

FIT - what does this mean when you're "not sure they are a good fit".

What does this mean?

It means they make you uncomfortable. Disruptive thinkers make people uncomfortable. CHANGE is uncomfortable.
#TeVE #TeVirtualEvents #BringPeopleTogether

Outdated thoughts on #remotework:
"You can pay remote workers less because they don't have commuting costs"
"It's impossible to build a strong culture outside an office environment"
"Productivity and commitment are an issue"
"The privilege of working from home comes at a cost."

YES #COVID19 has allowed us to see that #remotework is possible. We need to be careful about how we proceed. Make sure #leadership understands that people who chose to work remotely are on a level playing field with those at the office. #TeVE #TeVirtualEvents #WFH

Assigning a political guide to remote workers is key:

Time needs to be invested to help remote workers understand how the company operates. Who are the connectors? Who are the influencers? What are the behavior expectations?

#Diversity #Inclusion #WFH #remoteworkforce #TeVE

Understand and acknowledge where people come from.
Help new thinking take hold. Here is an example of how you can do that. Launch an exchange to #crowdsource and expose the outdated thinking. #TeVE #TeVirtualEvents #Thoughtexchange #BringPeopleTogether

You can't just say "we're going to change" you need to actually put systems in place to facilitate change. #Inclusion helps address limiting beliefs. When you don't see examples of inclusion, it's hard to believe it. #TeVE #TeVirtualEvents #Diversity

Help your team understand that #diversity & #inclusion isn't just a "nice to do" but it is ESSENTIAL and valuable. Dessalen is giving some great examples of how we welcome #TheTeTEAM at #Thoughtexchange remotely. It's important to make people feel welcomed! #TeVE #TeVirtualEvents

#Diversity is a business imperative. Use technology to hack our traditional ways of thinking. Having a strong mobility program in place not only provides a unique experience for employees but also helps promote a more inclusive culture. #TeVE #TeVirtualEvents #SuddenlyRemote

Time for a #Thoughtexchange. This is how we #crowdsource #diversity and #inculsion thoughts from our attendees ⤵️ #TeVE #TeVirtualEvents

Here is what our #Thoughtexchange is looking like. Look at all these connections being made from #crowdsourcing. Very powerful 💜 #TeVirtualEvents #TeVE #BringPeopleTogether

Here is the top thought from our exchange. We got these results in less than 4 minutes. Deep insights and results in realtime! #TeVirtualEvents are an excellent opportunity to experience the value of #crowdsourcing. Browse all of our virtual events here: bit.ly/2m2dqR9

Thank you to all who joined us today for the 6th virtual event of our #SuddenlyRemote series! If you attended today and want to provide feedback, tweet us or you can find (the one and ONLY) Dessalen Wood on @LinkedIn here: bit.ly/3hC6Ust #TeVirtualEvents #TeVE #Diversity

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