Learn the true definition of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in an Organization with James McKim of Organizational Ignition

Many folks think of diversity as just race or ethnicity or gender, but they don't see the wide spectrum that is diversity. Do we really know the difference between Equity and Equality? 

 

Our guest for today, James McKim, is Managing Partner at Organizational Ignition. He is a sought-after organizational performance speaker, coach, change manager, frequent conference presenter, author of the best-selling book The Diversity Factor: Igniting Superior Organizational Performance, advisor to governors and legislators, and guest on radio and television shows focusing on the topic of organizational performance through diversity. 

 

He will share with us his knowledge and expertise when it comes to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Also, we will talk about the balanced scorecard approach. 

 

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A glimpse of what you can learn:

• People and Technology are assets, not expenses.
• Diversity is really about as many people as possible with as many personality characteristics as possible.
• Equity versus equality. What's the difference?
• People either break or make organizations.
• How can you find out your leader’s vision for diversity?
• Four categories of goals that can be measured. 

In this Episode:

• What surprised James as he conducted research across different organizations? → (1) How many organizations don't have goals and objectives. (2) Organizations that don't have goals and objectives but are trying to impact DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). 
• How can organizations move from where they are to more diversity, equity, and inclusion? First, determine objectives and goals. 
• How talking about principles and values can improve inclusion. 
• Key concepts in the book provide direction around how diversity, equity, and inclusion play into organizational performance management.
• James shares: If you are a small to medium-sized organization that can’t seem to reach your goals or have projects in jeopardy, we can help. 
• Go here: https://organizationalignition.com/the-diversity-factor-available-in-paperback/

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