Welcome to Diversity rocks innovation!  Vol. 1 with Dr. Jackie F. Steele, CEO of enjoi D&I consulting, an interview series starting February 2, 2021. This initiative serves to highlight the benefits of collegial sharing of expertise, experiences and worldviews, and the current opportunities for fostering innovation and solidarity-building across a variety of industries and countries by “thought partnering out loud” with featured enjoi D&I thought partners.

What is thought partnering out loud?

Thought Partnering is when two people come together to share expertise and improve the world. Through thought partnering, we can amplify the promise of diversity, democracy, and innovation.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• The impact of Japanese-Canadian internment on Mits' identity
• His family heritage, and how Canadian citizenship has learned from this and evolved to become more inclusive 
• How Mits' identity has morphed in various contexts during his life in Canada and now in Japan 
• The full range and power of how thought partnering can light the way and enrich co-creativity within a couple, within the family, and also in pursuit of enriching a grassroots volunteer international association fostering intergenerational play in northern Nagano.

About Mits:

Mits Matsushita is aglobal IT architect and lego enthusiast living in Northern Nagano. 

Connect with Jackie:

Website: https://en-joi.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enjoidiversityandinnovation

https://www.facebook.com/jackiefsteelephd 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-f-steele-phd/