How to create the most effective diversity in advancement teams-Workshop Highlights

Workshop Highlights

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The document provides practical tips and highlights for building effective diversity in advancement teams. It emphasizes the importance of understanding diversity as the range of human differences that go beyond protected characteristics. The document suggests creating personal identity slides to recognize and share individual social identities that influence the approach to advancement. It also discusses the concepts of authenticity, bringing your whole self to work, and having a sense of belonging at work. Leaders are encouraged to create an environment where colleagues with non-majority identities can feel safe and valued. Analyzing data and conducting root cause analysis for non-majority identities are recommended to address DEI challenges effectively. The document highlights the importance of commitment and accountability in promoting diversity and inclusion and suggests better understanding the policies and frameworks in place. It also mentions the significance of influencing the work environment and being a conscious leader who models inclusive behaviors. The document concludes by inviting readers to engage in EDI discussions with their teams and assess their own EDI journey, providing questions to consider through an EDI lens. Overall, the document provides practical insights and tips for building effective diversity in advancement teams.

Keywords

diversity

advancement teams

human differences

protected characteristics

personal identity slides

authenticity

non-majority identities

DEI challenges

commitment

inclusive behaviors