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The DEI Reset: What’s Changing and Why It Matters
Manage episode 478529094 series 2928679
DEI has become a polarizing topic, making it harder to have meaningful conversations about building truly inclusive workplaces. In this episode, host David Rice speaks with Amri B. Johnson, founder of Inclusion Wins, about shifting the focus from divisive debates to practical systems that create lasting change.
Amri challenges traditional DEI approaches, advocating for inclusion-first strategies that move beyond representation to ensure people can meaningfully contribute. Whether you're skeptical or deeply invested in DEI work, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on making inclusion a sustainable reality.
Related Links:
- Join the People Managing People community forum
- Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts
- Connect with Amri on LinkedIn
- Check out Inclusion Wins
- Amri’s book: “Reconstructing Inclusion”
Chapters
1. The DEI Reset: What’s Changing and Why It Matters (00:00:00)
2. The Current Moment in DEI (00:01:02)
3. The Emerging Inclusion Framework (00:03:52)
4. Embedding Inclusion into Organizational Systems (00:10:55)
5. Navigating the Politics of DEI (00:13:30)
6. Historical Context & Effective Inclusion Strategies (00:16:44)
7. Improving DEI Through Constructive Criticism (00:20:32)
8. Moving Beyond Either/Or Thinking in DEI Work (00:23:46)
9. The Role of Belonging in Business Outcomes (00:26:26)
134 episodes
Manage episode 478529094 series 2928679
DEI has become a polarizing topic, making it harder to have meaningful conversations about building truly inclusive workplaces. In this episode, host David Rice speaks with Amri B. Johnson, founder of Inclusion Wins, about shifting the focus from divisive debates to practical systems that create lasting change.
Amri challenges traditional DEI approaches, advocating for inclusion-first strategies that move beyond representation to ensure people can meaningfully contribute. Whether you're skeptical or deeply invested in DEI work, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on making inclusion a sustainable reality.
Related Links:
- Join the People Managing People community forum
- Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts
- Connect with Amri on LinkedIn
- Check out Inclusion Wins
- Amri’s book: “Reconstructing Inclusion”
Chapters
1. The DEI Reset: What’s Changing and Why It Matters (00:00:00)
2. The Current Moment in DEI (00:01:02)
3. The Emerging Inclusion Framework (00:03:52)
4. Embedding Inclusion into Organizational Systems (00:10:55)
5. Navigating the Politics of DEI (00:13:30)
6. Historical Context & Effective Inclusion Strategies (00:16:44)
7. Improving DEI Through Constructive Criticism (00:20:32)
8. Moving Beyond Either/Or Thinking in DEI Work (00:23:46)
9. The Role of Belonging in Business Outcomes (00:26:26)
134 episodes
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