Diversity and Inclusion Q&A

In this episode, Jenny Herald and Vessy Tasheva answer questions that came from participants that joined a Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Roundtable discussion. We get to answer some of the questions we were unable to answer in the previous episode. 

Listen in to learn the importance of OKRs in bringing to life, teachings on diversity and inclusion. You will also learn how you can start to acknowledge others and their different ideals to create a safe working environment and culture. 

Show notes

• [1:12] Vessy’s views on Basecamp’s ban on what people can and cannot talk about at work.
• [5:39] How to acknowledge and respect who people think they are and their ideals even when they differ from yours, to create a safe culture.
• [11:08] How to build products/ websites that implement diversity and inclusion within and without your organization. 
• [16:10] Why institutions need to familiarize all children/learners with racism and inequality.
• [17:17] How to focus on OKRs to ensure theoretical teachings are actualized practically. 

Relevant links

• Changes at Basecamp
• The A11Y Project
• What it really means to be an anti-racist, and why it's not the same as being an ally