The methods and case studies under the theme of Awareness and Learning will help you:
- learn more about inclusive innovation
- apply what you learn about in the other themes
- share your knowledge with others in the organisation
- scale the impact of your inclusive innovation efforts
Cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion
You need to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles in your culture and processes, by:
- identifying and addressing bias
- creating inclusive policies for processes from hiring and promotions to everyday interactions
- building empathy and respect between employees, for example by sharing experiences through storytelling
- encouraging diverse perspectives to give everyone a voice
- providing a platform for underrepresented groups to connect for example an Employee Resource Group (ERG)
- creating an underlying culture where diversity is valued and celebrated
Continuous learning
Awareness and learning is not just the first part of your inclusive innovation journey. It is something that you do throughout.
- develop or attend ongoing training on DEI topics
- hold workshops and seminars with inclusive innovation subject matter experts
- refine your communication skills
- meet regularly with people from diverse communities
- build partnerships and work with diverse community organisations
- actively seek feedback from a wide range of stakeholders