A new study published in the Harvard Business Review reinforces what other studies have found: It’s not a lack of mentorship or sub-par performances that tether women to the bottom rungs of the corporate ladder. It’s bias. Read more >
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The D.I.E. is Cast
We often respond to people or situations with which we are least familiar with our most subjective evaluations, projecting our judgments onto what we think we see (or hear or feel or otherwise perceive). This kind of projection is especially risky when people from a similar background (regional, national, ethnic, generational, etc.) share their reactions […]
February 8 Inspiring People Series: I’m a Dubuquer
Inclusive Dubuque is partnering with Inspire Cafe again on February 8.
The Network at Work: Best Practices in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Peer-Learning Council finished the fourth session of Best Practices: “Organizations and Culture.” Participants took a deep dive into implicit and explicit bias and learned how to utilize the D.I.E. model: Describe, Interpret and Evaluate. Understanding these concepts will help us recognize more clearly how our perceptions can be barriers to both ourselves and also […]
I’m a Dubuquer Podcast Series: Farris
Hi, my name is Farris Muhammed. I have a PhD in Education Administration and Policy and have been in Dubuque for two years. Here in Dubuque, I appreciate people’s willingness to engage. A lot of people sacrifice a lot and are involved in a lot of ways, even outside of their professional realm. I’m very […]
Inspiring People Series Rescheduled for February 8 Due to Severe Weather
Due to severe winter weather predicted through the evening, the Inspiring People Series hosted by Inspire Café scheduled for Thursday, January 11, has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 8, at 7 p.m. This free event will feature participants in the “I’m a Dubuquer Campaign.” “Attendees can expect to hear from each individual about what it […]
Boston. Racism. Image. Reality.
Starting Sunday, December 10, the Boston Globe’s Spotlight Team published a seven-part series examining the city’s pervasive and persistent national image as a place unwelcoming to black people. The team attempts to answer an important question: Is this reputation still deserved? Read the series from the Boston Globe >
Telegraph Herald: Inclusivity efforts paying dividends in Dubuque, official says
By: Thomas J. Barton Dubuque officials say they are hearing less “they” and more “we” amid growing support for efforts to tear down barriers within the community. City Council members met Monday for a work session to receive a quarterly update from Inclusive Dubuque. The network of more than 60 businesses, nonprofits and governmental partners […]
Managing Bias Training from Facebook
Facebook has shared part of its managing bias training to achieve broader recognition of the hidden biases we all hold and to highlight ways to counteract bias in the workplace. Follow the link to view the video modules and other resources they have made available. View managing bias training >
Why Diversity Programs Fail
It shouldn’t be surprising that most diversity programs aren’t increasing diversity. Despite a few new bells and whistles, courtesy of big data, companies are basically doubling down on the same approaches they’ve used since the 1960s—which often make things worse, not better. Firms have long relied on diversity training to reduce bias on the job, […]