Our society is becoming more diverse every day and in an ideal world, that diversity should be a source of richness and depth of experience in the workplace. But unfortunately, in even the most forward-thinking organizations it can instead be a source of tension.
Equality and inclusion should be the goal of every organization because it’s both morally correct but also a good business practice. Seeking equality means auditing your policies, procedures, and resource allocation to ensure they’re fair and impartial towards all the different groups that make up your organization. Inclusion is a transformative process that invites broad participation and fosters increased empowerment for everyone, but especially for the marginalized and underrepresented.
By creating a truly open and welcoming environment, you free your stakeholders to act without fear or reservation and bring their whole selves to task of advancing your organization’s mission.
“Ian’s extensive work with non-profits and deep respect for people contribute to a strategic and sagacious approach that increases organizational inclusiveness and missional effectiveness.”