CSIS Diversity & Leadership

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“Fewer people of color means fewer opportunities for different perspectives on high-stakes security issues that affect so many people around the world,” says @Jenkinsbd in her piece about diversity in nonproliferation policy. brook.gs/2KrTNwJ

A study by @HarvardBiz found that if there’s only one woman in your candidate pool, the chance she gets hired is slim to none. The same goes for diverse applicants. bit.ly/1WRlqxp

America’s extraordinary array of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives gives the US a major advantage to understand international events and trends, interact with local leaders and populations, negotiate deals, and promote ideas and values. bit.ly/2KRIkm2

What are the 4 ways that CEOs can drive culture change and workplace diversity in their organization? bit.ly/2GDxpeu

Do companies have to pick between Employee Resource Groups and leaving room for the majority group to participate and explore issues of intersectionality? Or can you find a way to do both? bit.ly/2z6akRM

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“Diversity” and “inclusion” are so often lumped together that they’re assumed to be the same thing. But that’s just not the case and in order for your “diversity” program to succeed, you need “inclusion”. bit.ly/2kRpZfN

While women’s representation throughout the GS workforce has increased, they are either leaving government service earlier than their male counterparts or not being promoted at the same rates. bit.ly/2Ns0Nb8

Students who are confident they belong and are valued by their teachers and peers can engage more fully in learning. @MindsetScholars bit.ly/2Kvg0dm

.@D5Coalition is an unprecedented effort by leading philanthropy associations and foundations to tackle diversity issues in a coordinated way. Check out their website here: bit.ly/11u8TGD

.@McKinsey & Company’s latest research reinforces the link between diversity and company financial performance—and suggests how organizations can craft better inclusion strategies for a competitive edge. mck.co/2DDNZge

5 Tips for Giving Better Feedback bit.ly/2UstYlo

Tell us something. “I’m a master baker and I’ve been baking from scratch since I was 8. When I was 14, I funded my first international trip (a Girl Scout trip to England) by baking cakes and cookies and selling them at bake sales." @laurataylorkale #DiversitySpotlight

.@DeloitteInsight’s article discusses how companies should stop thinking about diversity in a compliance-driven way. A diverse workforce is a company’s lifeblood, and diverse perspectives and approaches are the only means of solving complex issues. bit.ly/2KvGzuj

Watch this @CFR_org event about the future of the US workforce featuring @laurataylorkale, John Engler, @edwardalden, and @PennyPritzker. on.cfr.org/2EVRYR5 #DiversitySpotlight

Angela Bruce-Raeburn and Kate Warren discuss race, leadership, and global development in this edition of Long Story Short. bit.ly/2IVLPq9 #GlobalDevWomen

Laura Taylor Kale was our featured expert of the week! @laurataylorkale is the former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Manufacturing and Senior Advisor for Policy and Operations at @opicgov. bit.ly/2KD124W on.cfr.org/2FAu8xt #DiversitySpotlight

The Secret to Leading Organizational Change Is Empathy: bit.ly/2V7cY0g

How can leaders help the women of color on their teams to advance? @HarvardBiz proposes six actions that can be taken immediately. bit.ly/2TtaUlx