What’s New: The Dangers of Mistaking Diversity for Inclusion in the Workplace

“Some organizations make the mistake of settling for checking the box of diversity without making a significant commitment to achieving true inclusion.” This insight is featured in an article titled The Dangers of Mistaking Diversity for Inclusion in the Workplace by Dana Brownlee, Senior Contributor on forbes.com. Brownlee makes a clear distinction between diversity and inclusion and cautions organizations not to think that diversity guarantees inclusion. Diversity speaks to the “who” in an organization and inclusion is the cultural change that inspires a sense of belonging among the people of an organization. 

This blog addresses key topics including:

• diversity vs inclusion

• the dangers of achieving diversity without inclusion

• inhibiting psychological safety,

• creating a false sense of security

• missing opportunities for enhanced business performance

• risking the perception of tokenism

This blog is a must read for leaders in corporations and businesses committed to diversity, equity, and Inclusion. To read this blog, click here.