April 22 | 2:30 pm | Register
Many organizations have found the goal of a truly inclusive workplace difficult to realize. One of the reasons for this is that we’ve lost sight of an important axis of diversity: diversity of perspectives—political, ideological, and otherwise. While we often recognize that a climate with open communication and where a range of perspectives are welcomed is also one where cooperation, productivity, and innovation will thrive, how to get there has remained elusive. This new climate doesn’t come from a toolkit or a checklist of to-do items: It comes from a new way of thinking. Ilana Redstone, associate professor of sociology at the University of Illinois and founder of Diverse Perspectives Consulting, will discuss how to bring this new way of thinking to life.