Written by Patricia C Pope As someone who has spent the majority of my work life in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion field, the terminology has certainly expanded over the last five decades. At times, some have suggested that they’re confused by or tired of the buzzwords associated with this work. My personal journey began one weekend in 1977. My husband, Merlin G. Pope, Jr., and I sat down to create our first brochure.  We had a dictionary, a thesaurus, and a bunch of Peter Drucker books on our coffee table. We were brainstorming like crazy and scanning through the resources on our table for ideas. Suddenly, in one of Drucker’s books he used the word ‘diversity’ – but not in the context of people. Merlin said, “That’s it!  It’s about learning how to manage the diverse workforce!” We called our session for leaders “Leading a Diverse Workforce,” the session for supervisors/managers, “Managing Personnel Diversity,” and the one for individual contributors, “Enhancing Work Relationships.” About…

Our cultural calendar was created to help oranizations recognize and celebrate important cultural observances. There are numerous culturally signficant dates beyond what we have listed and observing additional holidays is encouraged. Use the calendar as a guide for important cultural dates to recognize…

Each month we will focus on a different cultural holiday or event, providing information and templates for your use.

CINCINNATI — Jan. 10, 2023 — Pope Consulting, a pioneer in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) education and consulting, is offering wide access to its award-winning virtual learning program, The Inclusive Workplace. The company has also updated its brand to better reflect the DEI service…

People now expect faster service, more options, and flexibility with almost everything. For most businesses, it has not been an easy adjustment to their new normal, but many are anxiously hopeful for the time we can get back to a familiar routine. Business…

Overview: This blog introduces suggested steps for identifying the right targets to monitor progress, measure success, and deliver results-driven diversity, equity, and inclusion plans. The evolution of diversity and inclusion trends, like placing more emphasis on belonging (DEIB) in the workplace, has many…

Have you ever experienced that moment in a conversation when you realize you said or did something offensive in the mind of the person you’re talking to? Quite possibly, you notice a disapproving look on their face or a quick reply about how…

Pope Consulting has pioneered diversity education, research, and organizational change solutions for nearly 50 years. More than at any other point in history, organizations now understand the critical importance of paying attention to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. As a…