Action plan: diverse innovation event
You’ve heard a couple of ways to engage with and listen to communities in the video you just watched. Now we’d like you to think more deeply about how you …
Course: Supporting Diverse Innovation
Discussion: discovering good practices
You’ve watched and read about some examples of diverse innovation. Now take some time to research online and find an example of your own. Please share one example of diverse …
Case study: Eastgate Building
The Eastgate Building in Harare, Zimbabwe is a striking development born from diverse thought. African architect Mick Pearce drew inspiration for the Eastgate Building’s design from studying the construction skills …
Action plan: diverse work cultures
Now you’ve generated some ideas through discussion, let’s make a more detailed action plan for how you can implement your ideas in your own context. We’d like you to consider …
Understanding Identities in Work Environments
The expression of a person’s identity is directly impacted by their environment. There are different theories that outline the effects and subsequent damage environments can have on minorities and their …
Innovation without diversity – what are the risks?
Increasingly, a lack of diversity and inclusion in the workforce is seen as a significant strategic business risk that needs to be actively monitored and managed (1). These risks could …
How perceptions of identity can lead to incorrect assumptions about ability & behaviour
Perceptions of other people’s identities can lead to incorrect assumptions about their ability, character or behaviour. These assumptions may be made based on someone’s race or ethnicity, which are complex …
Exercise: mapping the benefits of diverse innovation
Now that we’ve taken a look at what diverse innovation means, and how businesses can benefit from it, we’d like you to think about what it looks like for you. …
Peer Graded Assignment Activity: How it works
Peer Graded Assignment steps have been designed specifically for ExpertTracks to provide you with a chance to develop a deeper insight into the quality of your work through the review …
Case study: gaming for hiring managers
Technology is not perfect, but it does have the potential to improve outcomes and accelerate progress on the diversity and inclusion agenda. As you saw in the previous course, ‘Anti-racist …
How diverse innovation can benefit businesses
Diverse innovation can benefit businesses. By embracing diversity, organisations can also build their competitive advantage, so having a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial for businesses that want to attract and …