Welcome back to Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Colleen Batchelder. The first part of our conversation really dug into her journey and accomplishments while touching on the overall issue of diversity and inclusion in the workspace. 

In Part 2 we’re digging deeper into the issues. Namely how white privilege shows up when “allies” start to take part in tokenism and defense rather than supporting their friends and colleagues of color. 

 

We’re also chatting about the benefits of understanding the experiences of the people around you and how to create safe spaces for people to flourish within an organization. The conversation around diversity and inclusion goes so far beyond simply creating a space at the table.

 

The table should also be set, prepared, and inviting so that no member of your team feels as if they are there only as a statistic. 

 

Listen as Dr. Batchelder provides additional information on the terms used in the DEI conversation and what each of us can do to create a more welcoming work environment. You don’t need to be in the c-suite to help further the DEI initiative. 

 

Which part of this conversation stuck out to you the most? I’d love to know!

 

In this episode:

[00:34] The definition of Boomer is baby boomers late 50s to early 70s they were raised in the hippy generation but then falling into line and being more traditional.

[02:03] GenX range in age from early 40s to late 50s.

[04:01] Millennials are fun and the age range is early late 30s to around 28, family first paycheck later.

[05:53] GenZ is an interesting generation. They rarely do anything without approval from their peers.

[09:33] Colleen defines LGBTQIA+ and the difference between sexuality and gender.

[12:35] I love TikTok because anyone can put up a video and you can observe and understand the person in the video.

[13:33] Social media is giving people a voice, sharing their story and being 100% who they are.

[15:12] Listen as Colleen shares the benefits of understanding the experience of other people.

[17:25] Let’s talk about marginalization and social exclusion and what it is.

[20:36] “Ask yourself whether your belief is hurting the people around you and if it is question it.”

[23:27] Colleen speaks about privilege versus legal right.

[27:47] All of her research and education lead Colleen into the business arena.

[29:24] She talks about what her consulting work looks like and how long she consults with these businesses.

[32:01] With a company, a lot of stuff starts internally.

[35:21] Colleen shares the classes and degrees she would recommend for a high school student that wants to have a career in diversity and inclusion consulting.

[39:30] She has created quarter goals this year, and this quarter she is sending out a proposal for her book on diversity and inclusion.

[40:53] Listen for Colleen’s call to action.

[43:11] Thank you for being on the show!

 

Links and Resources

Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace & The Will To Change by Jennifer Brown

How to Work With and Lead People Not Like You: Practical Solutions For Today’s Diverse Workplace by Kelly McDonald 

Leading With Cultural Intelligence: The Real Secret To Success by David A. Livermore

True Inclusion: Creating Communities of Radical Embrace by Brandan Robertson

Inclusive Leadership: The Definitive Guide to Developing & Executing an Impactful Diversity and Inclusion Strategy by Charlotte Sweeney

Hilary Rushford’s Elegant Excellence Journal

Gender Revolution A Journey With Katie Couric

Connect with Colleen:

Dr. Colleen Batchelder

Blog

30 Days of Hope Podcast

Loud Summit

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