In this episode, Ishreen introduces the DEIB 3.0 Pioneers Movement, a transformative initiative aimed at fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. She highlights the need for action-oriented strategies to break the cycle of talk without action that has plagued DEIB efforts, leading to budget cuts and backlash. Ishreen and her team delve into the concept of relative privilege, exploring how it impacts workplace dynamics and the effectiveness of DEIB programs.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The DEIB 3.0 Pioneers Movement aims to shift the conversation around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging from mere discussion to actionable strategies that create real change in organizations.

• The concept of relative privilege is central to understanding the barriers to achieving DEIB goals. It emphasizes that every individual has varying degrees of privilege based on their circumstances, which can impact their experiences in the workplace.

• The podcast highlights ongoing research into privilege and its effects on workplace dynamics, with a commitment to refreshing this research annually to provide updated insights and strategies.

• The movement advocates for a win-win approach to DEIB, moving beyond compliance and competitive advantage to foster a more integral and inclusive organizational culture.

• Organizations that implement effective DEIB programs can experience a range of benefits, including improved creativity, decision-making, employee loyalty, and brand reputation. However, many organizations have yet to explore the full spectrum of potential benefits.

BEST MOMENTS

"Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging has got itself stuck in a loop of talk with not enough action, leading to a backlash and cuts in budgets."

"We think privilege is the root cause for why we've got a lack of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace."

"The decisions that were being made to access those benefits were being driven by leadership inside organisations that were potentially divisive rationale."

"If you could get the productivity and the sickness and absence, why not the cultural awareness benefits?"

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Privilege Survey https://intelligentlinking261447.typeform.com/to/SNkQvD0v

Website: https://belongingpioneers.com/privilege-research-and-podcast

Email: equitychampions@belongingpioneers.com

ABOUT THE HOST

Ishreen Bradley, a Strategic Pioneer, excels in guiding Professional Leaders through complex challenges with clarity, confidence, and courage. She focuses on cultivating inclusive cultures and authentic leadership, offering senior leaders advice, consultancy, training, and coaching.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishreenbradley-diversity-equity-inclusion-advisor

Privilege, Eruption, Culture, Diversity, inclusion, Equity, diverse, cultural, impact, power: https://privilege-eruption.com