Category Archives: Diversity
Time to Re-brand DEI?
A colleague asked that question. Here is my response: The problem imho is not the brand. The problem is, there is and always has been a very real battle in the US between those who want a more equal society, … Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Diversity, Lewin, Racism
Tagged #Autocracy, #DEI, #Democracy, #LEWIN
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Diversity…a better way. A brief video addressing the recent pushback on DEI.
Posted in Diversity, Gilmore Crosby, Lewin
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Diversity without Dogma – Quotes leading into the book
As part of an upcoming podcast, I just revisited…and continue learning from…the quotes leading into my latest book, Diversity without Dogma: “The burden of being black and the burden of being white is so heavy thatit is rare in our … Continue reading
Gilmore Crosby’s Podcasts!
Click here for my first science of change podcast! Change is an art and a science. Join me as we explore social science methods for improving your relationships at home and at work. The same theory and methods apply to … Continue reading
Chapter One from my new book, Diversity Without Dogma
Chapter One: A Framework for DEI Education and Action FIGURE 1.1A framework for DEI education and action. Here is an explanation of the framework in a nutshell: People are teaching about diversity, equity, and inclusion without any clarity about how … Continue reading
Posted in Change, Democracy, Diversity, Emotional Intelligence, Lewin, Racism, T-Groups
Tagged #DEI, #LEWIN
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Cover blurb for my new book, Diversity Without Dogma!
Social Scientist Kurt Lewin said, “No research without action, and no action without research.” Too much of the current DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) approach is insight-based instead of action-based. Even though institutional racism is identified as the root problem, … Continue reading
Posted in Diversity, Lewin, Racism
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A Personal Declaration of Independence from Racism, Sexism and Greed
1. I do not identify with the power structure in the US built upon skin color and gender. I do not deny it has and does exist, and that I have and do receive direct and indirect privileges from it … Continue reading
Lewin on Racism: The Methods Exist, The Will is Required
The tools exist to greatly decrease racism in the United States. The time has come to use them. Social Scientist Kurt Lewin (1890-1947) demonstrated that “incorrect stereotypes” (prejudices) are functionally equivalent to wrong concepts (theories),” and could be changed through … Continue reading
Posted in Culture Change, Diversity, Gilmore Crosby, Groupdynamics, Lewin, Organization Development, Racism, Systems Thinking
Tagged Change, Culture, Diversity, Gil Crosby, Lewin, OD, Racism
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Micro-Invalidation & Micro-Aggression: Walking the Line Between Awareness and Dogmatism/Group Think
Summary: Until all human beings are consistently treated with equal respect, concepts such as micro-invalidation are needed. However, applied loosely and then defended, such concepts can also have an unintended chilling effect on cross-cultural dialogue. I’ve been part of an … Continue reading
Posted in Diversity, Group Think, Groupdynamics, Uncategorized
Tagged Conflict, Culture, Diversity, Groupdynamics, Groupthink
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