Interviewer: It’s been known for many years that women are underrepresented in many fields – the tech field being a prime example. One theory that’s been floated around is that women just don’t gravitate toward the field of their own…
Diversity training gets a bad rap from those who have had a bad experience, know someone who did or read an article that says this training is a waste of time and money. Some perceive it as having the ring…
Patricia Pope was featured on CUTV News Radio. In this interview, Patricia answers questions about Pope Consulting and touches on the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
The idea that women have had a difficult time moving up the corporate ladder in the workplace is old news. In 1978, Betty Lehan Harragan wrote the groundbreaking book, Games Mother Never Taught You: Corporate Gamesmanship for Women. She said…
As each year and decade advances, we see wins and losses in diversity and inclusion. 2017 was a notable year with many public steps forward and backward in the march toward inclusion, equality, and justice. From the global mobilization of…
Biases are Taught – Not Caught You arrive 15 minutes late to a meeting because your last meeting ran over. As you sit down at the conference table, you notice your manager glance at her watch. Five minutes later, one…
From the recent revelations about Matt Lauer and Harvey Weinstein to an increasing number of political figures, cultures that have enabled sexual harassment are at the forefront of the national conversation. What can be done about this epidemic and why…
Organizations can intentionally hire more diverse employees but just hiring people doesn’t mean they will be included. In fact, the reality is that most of us are more comfortable interacting with people who are more like us. Given that most…
Inclusion in the workplace is far more than just a buzzword. It is a concept that can help transform your organization into one that is better prepared, more adaptive, and exceedingly creative. The more diversity and inclusion you bring to…
Last week, Pepsi yanked a new TV commercial the day after it launched featuring Kendall Jenner, a well-known model. She leaves in the middle of a photo shoot to join a ‘protest march’ and, as the multicultural crowd is confronted…
