Liz Hustedt·1 day agoOn the Topic of “Real Gamers”“I dunno, it’s not even that big of a deal. It’s for, like, certain people. You probably wouldn’t want to play it.” That’s what I always tell people, if they ask about the point-and-click adventure game I made back in 2012 — and re-released in 2016. (And, no, this article…Inclusion5 min readInclusion5 min read
Samantha Slade·1 day ago3 Tips for Generative Decision MakingIt’s been 8 years since I first put the Generative Decision Making Process (GDM) into written form and shared it here. With thousands of viewers, from all the articles I wrote, this one has gathered the most interest. Way back when, it felt so important for me to have a…Inclusion3 min readInclusion3 min read
Alexis EvansinZalando Talent Communities·1 day ago“The future is inclusion”Zalando’s Vikki Leach talks all things D&I for the ‘Pieces of me’ podcast What does Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) mean to you and your career? The opportunity to learn from people from different backgrounds? Always being included in the conversation? Zalando’s ‘Pieces of Me’ podcast host, Janine Matos, explores this…Inclusion2 min readInclusion2 min read
Angel Dixon·2 days agoDon’t royally f*%# this up, please.I recently gave evidence at Public hearing 31: A Vision for an Inclusive Australia for the Australian Disability Royal Commission along with a number of other people with disability, friends, acquaintances and colleagues hoping to demonstrate the dire need for change across all of the commissions outlined life domains to…Inclusion12 min readInclusion12 min read
Better Allies®inCode Like A Girl·1 day agoWhen They Go Low, Go High (and Other Actions for Allies)Each week, Karen Catlin shares five simple actions to create a more inclusive workplace and be a better ally. — 1. Be on the respectful side of things “When they go low, we go high.” I thought about that iconic Michelle Obama quote a few weeks ago. Here’s why. I noticed that Elon Musk tweeted, “My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci,” mocking the support many of us show for the binary, transgender, and gender-fluid communities when we share our pronouns.Inclusion5 min readInclusion5 min read
JoeinXandr-Tech·3 days agoXandr and The Marcy Lab SchoolOne afternoon, I was asked to speak to a visiting class of engineering students about what it was like to be an engineer. I found myself in an open meeting space in our office (remember when we met in offices?) surrounded by kids in their late teens and early twenties…Inclusion5 min readInclusion5 min read
Quy·3 days agoBreaking the Language Barrier in Maps using AI & FeltMaps are essential for natural disaster response. Emergency responders rely on maps to understand/monitor the situation on the ground, plan/coordinate response efforts, and drive decision making. Without accurate maps, people would not know where shelters exist and what evacuation routes are safe to take. Maps are one of the main…Inclusion6 min readInclusion6 min read
Momentum SolutionsinSocial Impact Today·3 days agoMember-onlyThe Power of Please and Thank YouFor the past decade, I’ve made it a self-care practice to invest in healing and transformation retreats. One of the poignant teachings I learned during a weeklong retreat in Oaxaca, and that I am carrying into 2023, is the power of please and thank you. “Please,” as a concept in…Inclusion3 min readInclusion3 min read
Emily Best·3 days agoWhy Job Role Clarity Should be the Foundation of Your Innovation WorkThe #1 thing you can do for employee engagement and company innovation is simpler than you think. This past year at Film Forward we worked with over 30 enterprise clients to deliver our workplace capacity building program called Behaviors of Belonging which develops individuals, teams, and organizations to build more…Inclusion6 min readInclusion6 min read
Erin Patchell·2 days ago“Management” isn’t a dirty word.“Management” isn’t a dirty word. When the whole world is talking about inclusive leadership, it feels like managers have been completely forgotten or worse… that management is a dirty word. Because we all know managers are bossy and directive and leaders are collaborative and visionary. Right? Ummm… that’s not how…Inclusion2 min readInclusion2 min read