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Dear John, It’s Time to Stop Blaming DE&I for Everything
As I said, I was taking a little hiatus from DE&I work, but after publishing my latest blog post, DE&I Didn’t Cause the Plane Crash—Let’s...
Allison Davis
Jan 316 min read
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DE&I Didn’t Cause the Plane Crash—Let’s Talk About It
For anyone who has been following me, you may have noticed I’ve been quiet these past few months. Last year was a whirlwind. I hosted my...
Allison Davis
Jan 306 min read
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Driving Lasting Change: A Lean Approach to Effective DE&I Initiatives
It's hard to miss the wave of backlash against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) efforts, saturating LinkedIn, news outlets, and...
Allison Davis
Apr 18, 20246 min read
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We’ll take what Apple is having: Why Copying DE&I Initiatives Isn’t The Answer
Have you ever heard the saying “You don’t need to reinvent the wheel”? The idea is to borrow what’s already working and apply it to what...
Allison Davis
Apr 10, 20243 min read
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Beyond Comfort Zones: Dreaming of Inclusive Workplaces
Maybe it’s because I didn’t sleep the best last night, but today, I want to take a moment to dream a little. Regardless of where you are...
Allison Davis
Feb 29, 20243 min read
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Most of your speakers are white women; it stands out as a glaring oversight in the context of your event” – Moving Beyond Surface Representations
As I gear up for my upcoming event, the "Beyond Comfort Zones: The Real-Talk DE&I Summit," inspired by my book, "Beyond Comfort Zones:...
Allison Davis
Feb 18, 20246 min read
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Navigating the DE&I Backlash: Taking a Scientific Approach for Lasting Progress
I know I’m not the only one who is seeing all of this backlash against DE&I saturating LinkedIn, the news, and virtually every corner of...
Allison Davis
Feb 14, 20246 min read
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Redefining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: From Triggering To Transformative
Opening LinkedIn on Monday morning, I stumbled upon a post that echoed the ongoing negative discourse around Diversity, Equity, and...
Allison Davis
Feb 7, 20245 min read
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Navigating the DE&I Backlash: Understanding the Roots, Acknowledging Flaws, and Charting a Thoughtful Course Forward
“Death to Diversity” these were some pretty intense words spoken from the lips of none other than Elon Musk himself. Musk has shamelessly...
Allison Davis
Jan 18, 20246 min read
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Navigating the HR Landscape: Unveiling 2024 Trends and Priorities
If you’re like me, you're probably still unburying yourself from your email inbox that was blown up with newsletters recapping the state...
Allison Davis
Jan 8, 20244 min read
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Case Study: SAP's "Autism at Work" Program
Traditionally, the corporate landscape has often operated under conventional norms, where diversity is narrowly defined by superficial...
Allison Davis
Dec 14, 20234 min read
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Case Study: IBM's "Reignite" Program - Fostering Gender Diversity in Technology
Having delved into challenging DE&I case studies of Bud light and Chick-fil-A, both organizations who have grappled with significant...
Allison Davis
Dec 6, 20233 min read
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Case Study: Chick-fil-A's Journey towards Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
A few weeks ago, we dissected Bud Light's repositioning misstep and their attempt to enhance inclusivity by engaging the transgender...
Allison Davis
Nov 30, 202311 min read
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What is Diversity?
In my latest book, Beyond Comfort Zones The Real-Talk Approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, I talked about six common pitfalls...
Allison Davis
Nov 19, 20235 min read
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Navigating DE&I Challenges: Lessons from Bud Light's Repositioning Fiasco and Beyond
If you have access to any type of social media or frankly the internet period, it's highly likely that you've encountered the Diversity,...
Allison Davis
Oct 25, 202310 min read
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Unlocking Inclusion: The Vital Role of Leadership in Shaping Organizational Culture
In a previous blog post, Cultivating Authentic Diversity and Inclusion: Beyond Top-Down Mandates, I stressed the role of executives in...
Allison Davis
Sep 28, 20234 min read
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Inclusion: Transitioning from Buzzword to Corporate Imperative
Have you ever seen the meme of the dog calmly sipping coffee at a table while the room is engulfed in flames, muttering, "This is fine"? ...
Allison Davis
Sep 8, 20235 min read
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Cultivating Authentic Diversity and Inclusion: Beyond Top-Down Mandates
Most executives will tell you, and the rest of the world for that matter, that they care about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. They...
Allison Davis
Aug 23, 20233 min read
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Beyond Values: Unleashing Innovation and Thriving Company Culture through Emotional Intelligence
Cultivating a culture of innovation has become an imperative for businesses and organizations to maintain their competitive edge. In this...
Allison Davis
Aug 9, 20234 min read
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Navigating the "Get Woke, Go Broke" Phenomenon
In recent years, the term 'woke' has emerged as a colloquialism describing individuals and companies that are actively attentive to...
Allison Davis
Jul 27, 20235 min read
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