25 min
The Safe Space Myth When Discussing Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace with Colleagues Confessions of a DEI Pro
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- Management
Episode Highlights:
Why ‘safe spaces’ are a fallacy in the workplace Why an appropriate facilitator is key to ensuring no harm is caused to participants during conversations The need for aftercare after these conversations Why structure, design and purpose is important to define in advance of the conversation Conversations change people and change lives which is why we must approach them with care in the workplace Some questions to ask yourself when planning conversations in the workplace: What are the risks of this conversation? And how do we mitigate them? And how can we avoid relying too heavily on individuals, personal individuals who are going to have to share personal experiences? How do we support those individuals? If they choose to still share those experiences? How do we support them when they choose to do so? And so much more!
If you'd like to discuss how Ashanti Bentil-Dhue can work with you, please book a call: https://calendly.com/ashantibentildhue/meeting-with-ashanti?back=1&month=2022-04
Featured In The Episode:
Episode 13 -The Problems with Leading with Lived Experiences in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
***You can now join the waiting list for the opening of the Good Soil Leaders Academy in January 2022***
Get your name on the waiting list and you will be contacted when the academy opens for enrolment: Fill out form here
Have you heard our sister podcast series called, the Good Soil Leaders Podcast? We reveal exactly what you need to know and to be aware of as a corporate organization when selecting and engaging the right Diversity, Equity and Inclusion experts. We also cover how you could prepare your key stakeholders, your organization for the culture change that you desire.
Find out and Listen more on Good Soil Leaders Podcast
Stay Connected with Ashanti:
LinkedIn: Ashanti Bentil-Dhue
Get in Touch:
ashanti@benhue.com
Episode Highlights:
Why ‘safe spaces’ are a fallacy in the workplace Why an appropriate facilitator is key to ensuring no harm is caused to participants during conversations The need for aftercare after these conversations Why structure, design and purpose is important to define in advance of the conversation Conversations change people and change lives which is why we must approach them with care in the workplace Some questions to ask yourself when planning conversations in the workplace: What are the risks of this conversation? And how do we mitigate them? And how can we avoid relying too heavily on individuals, personal individuals who are going to have to share personal experiences? How do we support those individuals? If they choose to still share those experiences? How do we support them when they choose to do so? And so much more!
If you'd like to discuss how Ashanti Bentil-Dhue can work with you, please book a call: https://calendly.com/ashantibentildhue/meeting-with-ashanti?back=1&month=2022-04
Featured In The Episode:
Episode 13 -The Problems with Leading with Lived Experiences in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
***You can now join the waiting list for the opening of the Good Soil Leaders Academy in January 2022***
Get your name on the waiting list and you will be contacted when the academy opens for enrolment: Fill out form here
Have you heard our sister podcast series called, the Good Soil Leaders Podcast? We reveal exactly what you need to know and to be aware of as a corporate organization when selecting and engaging the right Diversity, Equity and Inclusion experts. We also cover how you could prepare your key stakeholders, your organization for the culture change that you desire.
Find out and Listen more on Good Soil Leaders Podcast
Stay Connected with Ashanti:
LinkedIn: Ashanti Bentil-Dhue
Get in Touch:
ashanti@benhue.com
25 min