People always see the world through the lens of their own identity. This lens is shaped by cognitive thought patterns that affect judgment: these are unconscious biases. They are considered one of the biggest barriers to diversity & inclusion strategies. I will therefore use five examples of unconscious bias to explain how you can make fairer and better decisions at work.
Yes, the first Unconscious Bias Training is exciting and a very important step for you and your team. After all, it is often the first milestone on a company’s Diversity & Inclusion journey. Dn order for the training to be effective, however, there are a few things you should consider beforehand. Because there is…
Unconscious bias and inclusion often contradict each other. They act like magnetic poles that repel each other. Why? Because people unconsciously look for similarity. Those who are similar – be it in age, origin or interests – feel familiar and like they belong. But it is precisely this pattern that prevents diversity. This is where…
How can I make my team more diverse? It is obvious to look for the solution for more diversity in recruiting. However, the most important work should begin before the actual hiring process. 1. define what diversity, equal opportunities and inclusion mean for your company These are big strategic questions that the voluntary diversity…
Recently, a phrase in a job advertisement caught my eye. In the last paragraph, they emphasized that they were very interested in applications from diverse candidates. That stuck with me. Because: What is a diverse candidate anyway? Does this imply that there are non-diverse applicants and, if so, what do they actually look like –…
Do you design your meetings to be inclusive so that everyone in the team has the chance to contribute their perspective? After all, it’s often the small, everyday things that really make the difference in corporate culture. The first question you should ask yourself: Are all possible perspectives represented at the table? And if not,…
Becoming an anti-racist company takes more than a single training session: it’s about working towards a more equitable, less discriminatory and healthier corporate culture for Black people and People of Color. Racist incidents in the workplace often remain under the radar. If they are reported, there are often no consequences. However, the figures from the…
System 1 and System 2 describe what happens in the brain when you make decisions. In terms of cognitive psychology, there is a lot going on. But do you think hard about whether you wash, brush your teeth and get dressed after getting up? Probably not, because it would take an incredible amount of energy…
Is inclusion “Inklusion” in German? Do both terms mean the same thing? In German, the term “Inklusion” is primarily used in connection with people with disabilities. However, the understanding of the term is now broadening: inclusion means creating a general culture in which all perspectives are heard, seen and valued. Organizations of people with…
Leadership is a much-used term. Transformational, transactional, agile, lateral or systemic leadership: there is hardly a management approach that does not have its own idea of leadership. But what distinguishes inclusive leadership from all these concepts? And why is an explicitly inclusive leadership approach needed in organizations that are characterized by diversity, complexity and inequality…
