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MORE FOR YOU Dana White Says Former Champion Just Had ‘His Last Fight’ Black People’s Responses To Trump’s Notion Of ‘Black Jobs’ UFC 303 Results: UFC Rising Star Scores Amazing 19-Second KO Keep Having Healthy Discussions About The Impact of Diversity Challenges And The Need For Representation In the Black Barbie documentary, adults and children discuss the importance of representation. One tool used to promote insightful outcomes is the doll test experiment, initiated by Psychologist Dr. Kenneth Clark. The test shows feedback on what lack of representation represents and the impact that it can have on children, adults, and society. What if inclusive leaders, who aren’t already doing so, recommit to having representation conversations in the workplace and openly discuss the organization’s progress around representation? To do so, leaders must demonstrate behaviors that promote trust and safety so that these conversations can unearth these insights. The outcome would be increased transparency about the impact of the look of the workplace (especially in leadership) on workers with an opportunity to connect the dots to improve belonging in the workplace. Additionally, inclusive leaders can think about influencing organizational change when representation is low or missing. These discussions are not just necessary, but they are also engaging and can lead to a more committed and inclusive workplace. Be sure to keep a close watch on the work that Shonda Rimes presents because it is sure to include an inclusive lens. Follow me on LinkedIn. Check out my website or some of my other work here. Simone E. Morris Following Editorial Standards Print Reprints & Permissions
