Cawa Younosi, Rudi Bauer
Diversity Backlash, Anti-Wokeness, Resistance – Is the World Going Downhill, or Moving Up?
#1about 3 minutes
Navigating the current DEI backlash and push for progress
The current backlash against diversity initiatives is a reaction to real progress, highlighting the need to shift focus from activities to measurable outcomes.
#2about 1 minute
Deconstructing the misleading concept of "diversity fatigue"
The term "diversity fatigue" is a misnomer used to maintain the status quo, unlike concepts like "leadership fatigue" which are never discussed.
#3about 2 minutes
Why DEI remains a business imperative during economic crises
During a crisis, DEI should not be treated as a hobby but as a long-term business imperative for attracting skilled workers and ensuring equal opportunity.
#4about 2 minutes
How organizations like Carta der Vielfalt drive commitment
Initiatives like Carta der Vielfalt are seeing increased interest from companies and are implementing mandatory training to ensure genuine, active commitment to diversity.
#5about 3 minutes
Moving beyond the "woke" label and the business case
Shifting the DEI conversation from the weaponized term "woke" and a narrow financial business case to a focus on values and equal opportunity is crucial.
#6about 4 minutes
Practical first steps for implementing inclusive policies
Simple, systemic changes like posting management jobs as part-time by default can significantly increase the number of women and men in part-time leadership roles.
#7about 4 minutes
The role of companies in addressing the rise of the far-right
Companies have a responsibility to counter far-right sentiment by taking a public stand and fostering internal dialogue to support their minority employees.
#8about 5 minutes
Why leaders must first understand their own privilege
The most critical step for any leader is to become aware of their own privilege, as this understanding is more impactful than traditional unconscious bias training.
#9about 3 minutes
Using metrics and public targets to drive accountability
While quotas can be problematic, setting public company targets and integrating metrics into ongoing recruiting processes creates genuine accountability for DEI goals.
#10about 7 minutes
Reframing parenthood as a shared responsibility in the workplace
Countering the narrative that certain groups don't work enough requires reframing parenthood as a shared duty and implementing policies like father networks and equal parental leave.
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