I’ve often experience that talking about privilege is challenging. It’s uncomfortable and can feel like navigating a minefield of potential misunderstandings and defensiveness.
What’s even more difficult is understanding that meritocracy in organisations can be a result of privilege. Yet, understanding privilege is vital for true inclusion and equity in our workplaces.
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Inclusive communication
It’s been a week of reflection for me as I go through the second week of my social justice course at Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). I’ve been learning about the elements of social justice and the levels of changes we need to look into (not only systemic and more on that on later posts).
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Inclusive communication
I love to learn. I make sure to follow training/workshops/courses (and read books) that broaden and widen my understanding of my craft and the topics I work in regularly.????
This time around, I’m embarking on a journey to deepen my understanding of social justice through a course at Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), University of Cambridge.
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Accessibility 101: What is Alt Text and how do you add it properly? I’ve been seeing a lot of Alt Text written before and not embedded in an image in many LinkedIn posts. So I reviewed my understanding of Alt Text. Read more for some the basics.
In the previous blogpost, I wrote about how to audit for inclusive language where I mentioned the importance of an inclusive language framework. In this blogpost, I will talk about existing frameworks I am familiar with.
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Inclusive communication
Conducting an inclusive language and communication audit is a critical step towards fostering social justice within an organization or community. This audit assesses the language and communication strategies used by an organization to ensure they are inclusive and accessible to all individuals, regardless of their background, identity, or abilities.
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A robust BDEI strategy begins not with broad assumptions, but with a detailed understanding of the current organizational climate. This understanding is best achieved through a well-crafted questionnaire designed to establish a clear baseline from which progress can be measured.
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In McKinsey’s latest report on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), “Diversity Matters Even More”, the consultancy firm highlights that the business case for DEI is now stronger than ever. This report, part of a series that started in 2015, demonstrates a clear link between leadership diversity and higher financial returns as well as broader holistic impacts.
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If you’re a communication professional working on BDEI programs, staying informed is not just beneficial, it’s essential. Having access to the latest data, insights, and trends can be the difference between staying relevant or falling behind. This guide provides an overview of key reports that should be on your radar and how they can be integrated into an annual content calendar to maximize impact and strategic alignment.
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Belonging, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (BDEI) initiatives are crucial for creating harmonious and productive workplaces. However, effectively communicating these projects to employees can be challenging. This blog post explores the main challenges and offers practical solutions, drawing from my experience in such projects, internal and change communication and passion for creating positive workplace experiences.
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Employee communication, Inclusive communication