Why Diversity Matters: How Compassionate Teambuilding Improves Your Bottom Line
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Workshop pairs simple practices—three breaths, journaling, guided visualization and meditation—with concrete HR tools: MIT’s seven elements of high-performing teams (trust, communication, vision, diversity, learning, metrics, recognition), SMART diversity goals, anonymous feedback and vendor diversification. Presenter cites a Forbes claim of a 33% increase in profits, US projection that non‑Hispanic whites dip below 50% by 2045, and personal experience from $184M class‑action cases, and offers books, training and measurables to implement change.
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chapters (17)
- 0:00Introduction and welcome
- 4:20What is diversity equity and inclusion
- 14:05Why diversity matters for business
- 16:35Four levels of oppression
- 19:03Sympathy empathy and compassion
- 23:44Empathy boosts creativity
- 26:20Changing demographics and business impact
- 27:44Seven elements of high performing teams
- 29:07Building team trust
- 31:38Improving team communication
- 34:09Creating a shared vision
- 36:30Fostering team diversity
- 39:07Encouraging continuous learning
- 41:07Measuring diversity goals
- 43:39Recognizing team contributions
- 44:44Managing compassion fatigue
- 46:31Resources and closing remarks
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