5 Things / Another Perspective
This week, in response to one of last week’s 5 Things, I received a thoughtful note from a reader offering another perspective
5 Things / Yes, And
In the art of improv comedy, there’s a rule called “yes, and “ – this rule requires the performer to agree with the last person speaking, and add to the story. If you don’t follow the “yes, and…” rule, the story and the humor fizzle out.
5 Things / Guiding Principles
One thing I emphasized for this client was to always come back to one of their Guiding Principles: We value diversity and actively seek people with different perspectives and experiences.
5 Things / Low Key
I recently had a conversation with a tech company looking for a low key DEI partner (their words, not mine). A firm who can offer a lighter lift. The last DEI partner had high expectations from the company’s senior leadership team in terms of time and commitment.
5 Things / Affirmative Action
The big, bad news recently has included the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling against race-based college admissions (affirmative action) and the potential ripple effect on corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.