Promoting diversity and inclusion is a challenging task. It involves complex and sometimes controversial issues such as fairness, equal opportunity, equality, tolerance, unconscious bias in assessing performance and potential, stereotypes, social, cultural and societal norms.
The vision of an organizational culture where true diversity is found at all levels of management and where all talents feel they belong is not something that can be achieved overnight. It takes time, energy and expertise. And the commitment of all employees.
Internal DE&I champions play an important role in this transformation. They act as catalysts for change by empowering the organization to manage diversity and live inclusion. Dialogue-oriented communication supports DE&I champions and leaders in leading the change. After all, good communication inspires, absorbs resistance and plays a key role in ensuring that DE&I is perceived as an opportunity for all employees.