Do you ever get into debates about diversity and Inclusion? 

Find out why for me the answer is really simple… zero

Here are some key messages from this episode

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Here are some key takeaways from this episode

Debates can set you up to create conflict

“Most of the time, a debate is presented as a form of regulated conflict where someone wins the debate and someone loses the debate”

Avoid false conflict when talking about inclusion

“We give provide you with information so you can think critically to make your own mind up. As much as possible I try and point out my own bias so you can take that into account too”

Inform, educate but also listen

“When we meet people whose values aren’t aligned with ours, we still try to inform and educate if they want to listen, because we’re likely to learn something from them, if we want to listen”

Here are some resources so you can go deeper

The Collision Theory of Employee Resource Groups

How to disagree productively and find common ground

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