We live in politically charged times, with a misperception emerging that diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are part of a political agenda. But DEI is politically agnostic. Why? Because the focus is on basic life principles, like how we understand and treat people who may be different from ourselves.
Sarah Rowell
Sarah Rowell
Sarah Rowell is the CEO of Kantola Training Solutions, an innovative e-Learning company focused on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Harassment Prevention training solutions. Prior to leading Kantola, Sarah ran multiple mission-driven businesses in East Africa, spanning solar power generation to rural telecom distribution. She started her career with Boston Consulting Group in both Europe and the U.S. and earned her MBA from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business in 2004.
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How to build an effective DEI program for your organization
by Sarah Rowellby Sarah RowellCreating a DEI program requires thoughtful reflection and intentionality. And it’s a good idea to build this program around the experiences of underrepresented groups by creating an environment where all employees are part of designing it.
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Managing Resistance To Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Workplace Initiatives
by Sarah Rowellby Sarah RowellIf you are implementing a DEI program (or planning to), you could be facing some challenging resistance. The good news is that there are effective strategies for managing resistance to DEI.