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Ditch the Quinoa & Stickers: Dive into Real DEIA

Karen Ledford • Dec 14, 2023

So, you've dipped your toes in the DEI pool, hosted a potluck with "cultural" dishes, and slapped some diversity stickers on your conference room walls. Cool.

 

But let's be honest, building a truly inclusive workplace takes more than a sprinkle of quinoa in the cafeteria and a mandatory unconscious bias training video that's about as engaging as watching paint dry. We're talking about systemic change, baby! Cracking open the monoculture and letting in the sunshine of representation, equity, and belonging.

 

But don't worry, you're not alone in this crusade. The Society for Diversity is your comrade-in-arms, your Gandalf the Grey guiding you through the treacherous mountains of unconscious bias and the murky swamps of microaggressions. Our secret weapon? The DEIA Resource Center (member portal) – a treasure trove of practical tips, tools, events, and resources that'll turn you from a diversity dilettante into a DEIA dynamo.

 

Think of it as your DEIA cheat sheet, with:

  • From Unconscious Bias to Mindful Ninja: We'll equip you with the tools to identify and dismantle your own unconscious biases. Because let's face it, even the most woke among us have some internalized yuck lurking in the shadows. ⚔️
  • Building Bridges 🌉, Not Walls: We're not about creating echo chambers. Our focus is on fostering cross-cultural understanding and collaboration. We’ll break down those department silos like a diversity-fueled wrecking ball.
  • Leadership on Steroids: Forget the performative diversity pep talks. We're talking about embedding DEIA into the core of your leadership. Think holding executives accountable, investing in inclusive talent pipelines, and walking the walk, not just talking the talk. 🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏽‍♂️
  • Unleash the Data Kraken: Forget gut feelings and office gossip. We're talking data-driven insights to identify your DEI blind spots. Think pay gaps, promotion rates, and who gets invited to the fancy client lunches.
  • Find Your DEIA Tribe: Connect with other DEIA champions in the portal or our Community of Practice (CoP) Groups, share battle scars and victories, and fuel your passion with the collective fire of change. ✊🏽


But don't take our word for it. Just listen to what our members have to say about their experiences with The Society for Diversity:

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What Our Members Say:

Brandi Baker, CDP®

Brandi Baker, CDP®

Member since May 2021


"If you are looking for a professional organization to help you advocate for change, lead transformation, and further develop as an authentic leader that makes a long-term impact, this is it! I am so proud, humbled, and thankful to be a part of The Society for Diversity network."

Devon Peterika, CDE®

Devon Peterika, CDE®

Member Since December 2022


"Being a part of The Society for Diversity has been incredibly beneficial... As a DEI professional, it can get lonely, so having a network to share best practices, experiences, or just some of the hang-ups in the DEI journey is valuable to have. I encourage everyone that is not a member to become one."

Are you ready to build a workplace that truly reflects the vibrant tapestry of humanity? Then stop scrolling through cat videos and start scrolling towards a more inclusive future! 😽

 

Change starts with a single click (and maybe a strongly worded email to your CEO). To help sway them, we’re offering a 1-year professional membership for $169 (regularly $345!).

 

Join as a Professional Member today and unlock the full potential of your workplace.

 

P.S. Tell your manager or HR team about this offer! The more, the merrier (and inclusive 🙌🏽)!

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* Membership Drive Promotion is valid for Professional Memberships purchased between Tuesday, December 5, 2023 and Sunday, December 31, 2023 only. New members use Promo Code: NEWMEM to join. Renewing members use Promo Code: RENEW to renew. Membership is nonrefundable. No substitutions or extensions. Prior membership purchases do not qualify.

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Disclaimer: Content on this blog is authored by multiple sources. While we do make every attempt to proofread and fact-check, unless authored our staff, the views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of The Society for Diversity and the Institute for Diversity Certification.

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