Having a diverse and inclusive workplace makes good business sense, but the truth is that we're stuck at an impasse. Companies are so focused on how many people from different backgrounds they employ that they’re missing the point. It’s not about the numbers. It's about ensuring that every individual is equitably woven into the fabric of the organization and has opportunities to advance and thrive.
We invited Margaret Spence, an advocate for transformative change in the DEI landscape, to elaborate on where companies currently stand with DEI and what needs to change. With a commitment to challenging the status quo, questioning barriers, and leading inclusively, Margaret offers a compelling vision. Her expertise extends beyond rhetoric, by proving that DEI is not just a checkbox but an ongoing commitment.
Listen for insights on:
- Recommended data points for tracking DEI success and impact
- How being entrenched in the status quo can obstruct inclusion
- Navigating bias and inclusion challenges as a person of color
Resources + Links:
- (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360
- (00:13) - Margaret Spence
- (02:47) - Margaret’s Background
- (06:28) - Personal Purpose
- (08:30) - Inclusion Lab
- (11:30) - DEI
- (16:42) - Examples Doing DEI Well
- (18:07) - Growth and Barriers
- (24:15) - Employee to CEO Project
- (25:58) - Inclusion Lab
- (28:14) - Cohorts
- (29:01) - Measurement
- (31:07) - Recommendations
- (33:51) - Looking to the Future of DEI
- (37:36) - Last Thoughts
What is Purpose 360?
Business is an unlikely hero: a force for good working to solve society's most pressing challenges, while boosting bottom line. This is social purpose at work. And it's a dynamic journey. Purpose 360 is a masterclass in unlocking the power of social purpose to ignite business and social impact. Host Carol Cone brings decades of social impact expertise and a 360-degree view of integrating social purpose into an organization into unfiltered conversations that illuminate today's big challenges and bigger ideas.