Diversity and Inclusion in the Board Room

Diversity and inclusion are becoming more and more common in boardrooms, executive suites and C-suites around the world. They have gone from being mere slogans or pledges to actual.

These meetings can be focused on the company, but it is crucial to remember that decisions taken there affect everyone, from the employees to the shareholders to the economy. These meetings are highly planned and adhere to a set of rules and procedures (such as Robert’s Rules of Order).

Boardrooms are designed to accommodate smaller groups of people. They typically seat 8 to 20 people at a large table, which facilitates face-toface discussion and click to read more fosters unity. High-quality furniture and technology including advanced audiovisual systems and teleconferencing options will help create an environment that is conducive to productive collaboration.

Using discussion boards is an effective method to engage students in discussions that extend beyond the classroom, and help students to understand how different perspectives are connected to the learning experience in the classroom. To encourage participation from students instructors can begin by asking icebreaker questions that make students familiar with their classmates and their responses. Speer, at Wichita State, asks her students to make an emoji chain that will describe their personality and interests. Students then read and reply to their peers’ responses. In a summary of a discussion, highlighting important themes and ideas encourages students to follow the entire forum.