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Happy March.
To support you in being F.I.R.S.T. (Future-Ready. Innovative. Relevant. Strategic. Trusted.), here's 1 tip and 1 quote.
1. The F.I.R.S.T. Tip
Do you know the real game-changer for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)?
It’s when each one of us takes personal responsibility.
Inclusive policies and practices in our workplaces do help, but it is our daily actions which create that big, seismic shift.
And here are 3 easy ways to make DEI a part of our personal lives.
1.Be aware of your attitudes, behaviours and biases.
All you need to do is pause to reflect whenever your values and beliefs are being challenged and be open to feedback. The beauty is that exploring your conscious and unconscious biases help you to become more self-aware and take necessary action.
2.Call out biases, at home and at work.
Asking daughters to do the household chores and sons to take on tasks like mowing the lawn may seem like trivial issues to some, but remember that such events are responsible for creating the centuries-old bias that we are now struggling to overcome.
3.Share the value of DEI with everyone you know!
Find that opportunity to chat all things DEI with your parents, spouse, kids, relatives, and friends. It’s a great way to raise awareness and ensure future generations aren’t stuck with the same biases we may have faced growing up.
When each one of us embraces DEI in our personal lives, it will positively spill over to our professional lives and transforms our workplace cultures.
So what is ONE SIMPLE ACTION that YOU can start doing today?
The road to a more equitable and inclusive world may seem like an arduous marathon, but every tiny step towards DEI brings us closer to a world where equity and inclusiveness are just how things are done.
Tip: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Its everyone’s job.
2.The F.I.R.S.T. Quote
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