If equity is a mere matter of view …
Today’s guest author is Ellen Weber, author, lecturer, columnist and Director, MITA International Brain Based Center. Ellen is recognized globally for her brain-compatible communicating, learning and assessment renewal work. MITA’s leadership approach facilitates brain-based strategies to raise motivation and achievement for innovative growth. Leaders and learners use parts of the brain never before used to achieve innovation never before achieved. #1 in an 8-part series.
If equity’s a mere matter of view …
… then what’s your perspective? Mine’s changed recently.
A few years ago I spoke to leaders in England on inequity from a mental perspective – and thought I’d offered a whole raft of brain tips to raise awareness for diversity at work. It turns out I left out the most pivotal piece. Let me back up to show you my omission, and its power for potential profit within a wider arena.
After my London conference, a dear friend – who’d moved to London after we completed PhDs together in British Columbia, invited me to a movie and dinner to catch up. This close buddy who now heads up a music department at a major research university, happens to be African American. Why’s that significant in this case? (more…)
