HBR IdeaCast Fighting Bias and Inequality at the Team Level
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Jun 14, 2022 Trier Bryant, co-founder and CEO of Just Work, discusses vital strategies to combat bias and inequality at the team level. He critiques corporate responses post-George Floyd's murder, highlighting the gap between superficial support and genuine change. Bryant shares practical approaches for individuals and teams to address unconscious bias effectively. He emphasizes the importance of 'calling in' instead of 'calling out' and offers frameworks for fostering inclusive environments. His insights empower individual contributors to drive real DEI impact in the workplace.
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Early DEI Experience
- Trier Bryant's DEI work began in middle school as the first non-white student.
- She recognizes the impact of exclusion and the power of inclusivity.
Performative DEI
- Many companies' DEI efforts are performative, especially after George Floyd's murder.
- True commitment involves action, like hiring, promoting, and supporting Black professionals.
Unconscious Bias Training
- Unconscious bias training can be harmful, especially without proper context.
- It can introduce biases to those who didn't have them previously.