Living Inclusively: Business Case for Diversity by VanSchyndel, Robert J. https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive Add a thought/reason under each listed category that might help describe the business case for diversity, equity, and inclusion. en-us 2020-03-17 18:43:31 UTC 2025-11-19 12:22:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f465.png Intrinsic Benefit of Diversity https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993040338 Diversity in a business shows there is actual opportunity for all types of people. Not having diversity will absolutely damage your business in today's society. ]]> 2022-01-14 21:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993040338 Instrumental Benefit of Diversity https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993042608 The end result is what people are dying for in modern society. Diversification is a must happen. ]]> 2022-01-14 21:09:06 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993042608 Risk Management of Diversity https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993045295 The biggest risk is the amount of differences that everyone will have. Turns out, that's what we need in our world. We have to understand why people are doing what they do, why they believe in what they believe. This benefits us supremely because we can only grow from these differences and we can do it together.]]> 2022-01-14 21:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993045295 https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993085090 Welcoming diversity makes for a more interesting environment that is more likely to attract a wide variety of individuals]]> 2022-01-14 22:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993085090 https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993087093 In our litigious society, it is important not to be perceived as discriminating against any group of people]]> 2022-01-14 22:07:40 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993087093 https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993094139 Diversity provides broader perspectives to guide decision-making and increase creativity]]> 2022-01-14 22:17:59 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993094139 Intrinsic Benefit autumngill1_1 https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993495797 Diversity in the workplace is absolutely essential to survive in society. When an employee (or student) feels that they belong, they are more likely to stay with a company for many years to come. When employees (or students) are happy to be at work, it promotes one's mental health and in turn positively impacts the product from that specific company. ]]> 2022-01-15 12:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993495797 Risk Management autumngill1_1 https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993497379 Our brains automatically think in a negative manner. It takes time and practice to train our brain to stay positive. The more practice we have with diverse experiences, the more opportunity we have to do better. If we continuously take the easy route, we are not challenging our minds to grow ethically. ]]> 2022-01-15 12:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993497379 colleendobbs2_1 https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993855040 Diversity can allow us to think and act differently. It can take us in a different direction than "it's always been done this way" mentality. That can foster creativity and challenge more individuals to be engaged in the workplace for their own personal and professional growth as well as make a positive impact to the business due to staff retention and efficiency.]]> 2022-01-16 00:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993855040 colleendobbs2_1 https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993857661 Staff retention, less time away from work, less training can all improve efficiency have positive monetary implications for the business and the employee

]]> 2022-01-16 00:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993857661 colleendobbs2_1 https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993861714 Building a more diverse internal culture would create an environment to be a lower risk of being bias, discriminatory etc. ]]> 2022-01-16 00:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993861714 Intrinsic Benefit https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993891397 Diversity within the workplace makes for a more productive and healthy environment. If everyone were the same with the same upbringing, values, and culture, I don't think as much would be accomplished in regards to equality in the workplace.]]> 2022-01-16 02:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993891397 Instrumental Benefit https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993892507 When we show interest in equality, we are making a statement to our families, students, staff, and friends that it matters and is something that needs to become the norm.]]> 2022-01-16 02:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993892507 Risk Management https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993892999 When we educate each other on DEI, there is less room for bias and anger. When we open ourselves and listen to our peers it creates an understanding of the issues minorities face.]]> 2022-01-16 02:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1993892999 Intrinsic Benefit https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1995039259 Diversity in the workplace will challenge our own beliefs and assumptions. In this way, our creativity can expand and benefit the entire group.]]> 2022-01-17 03:59:41 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1995039259 Instrumental Benefit https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1995042902 Diverse teams are more creative and are smarter at accomplishing tasks, which ultimately benefit the business, school, or community.]]> 2022-01-17 04:02:50 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1995042902 Risk Management https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1995044388 The first step is admitting our own implicit bias. We all have them. Instead of fearing our implicit biases, we have to acknowledge them in order to learn and grow.]]> 2022-01-17 04:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1995044388 Intrinsic Benefit https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1996077595 Diverse teams have multiple viewpoints by considering all those involved, instead of just one or two of the team members.  Usually, it is more productive to have a number of suggestions put forth to solve a particular problem.  It is better to have many heads solving a problem.]]> 2022-01-17 15:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1996077595 Instrumental Benefit https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1996081892 Because a team is diverse, there are multiple viewpoints to a given topic instead of only one or two.  This will result in increased productivity for a team and they will be able to accomplish more than a much smaller team, one who has limited diverstiy.  Multi-member teams have more than one viewpoint to accomplish a task, which increases creativity.]]> 2022-01-17 15:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1996081892 Risk Management https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1996086977 When a team is more diverse, they are considering multiple view points and less likely to reject ideas from other members.  With more members, typically it decreases the overall bias of the team because the members can discuss the points brought up in an open environment, thereby meeting more goals.]]> 2022-01-17 15:13:55 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1996086977 Diversity in the workplace gives every team an advantage as everyone comes from a different background and has different ways of solving problems. It also puts people face to face so they can learn why other people's backgrounds are important to them. https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1996179201 2022-01-17 16:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1996179201 A complicated task is often viewed by people who are all alike. When someone comes from a different background, they can contribute ideas that would not have been thought of. This creates a better end to the problem and causes people to think outside themselves. https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1996182211 2022-01-17 16:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1996182211 When people are around those who differ from them on a regular basis, they have less bias and prejudice. The team is more likely to seek new ideas and concepts. https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1996184281 2022-01-17 16:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1996184281 Diversity allows us by default to look at problem solving in a more holistic way and better still enables us to foster a higher level of creativity. https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1998229877 2022-01-18 15:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1998229877 Diversity, particularly in a creative environment, is essential. Ideas come from connecting to others in multiple ways and reflect the culture of the times. The more we realize the value of diversity and pluralism the more creative we can be. https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1998230846 2022-01-18 15:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1998230846 When diverse groups of people come together, there are multiple viewpoints expressed and multiple ideas considered. This aids in creating solutions and constructs from more than one viewpoint which in turn helps our collective society make more equitable decisions. https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1998231450 2022-01-18 15:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1998231450 Intrinsic Benefit https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1998980887 Diversity helps to challenge our own prejudices and biases ]]> 2022-01-18 20:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1998980887 Instrumental Benefit https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1998987096 A diverse team will be bringing a wider array of knowledge and experience to the table!]]> 2022-01-18 20:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1998987096 Risk Management https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1998995040 Excluding diversity stokes biases and prejudices.]]> 2022-01-18 20:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/1998995040 https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2000626925 Diversity in the workplace is very important. One reason that jumps out to me is imagery. Imagery is very important. If you cant see someone like you in a role or profession are you going to be attracted to that position? Probably not. When you have a diverse workforce, you will attract a diverse population. A diverse way of thinking will then come along with that and the business will have a better future. ]]> 2022-01-19 15:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2000626925 https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2000629934 a diverse workforce brings diverse ideas and thought processes. We need to be able to identify different ways of thinking, and different ideas to have a positive outcome. ]]> 2022-01-19 15:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2000629934 https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2000631646
when a workforce is diverse, it can help identify existing or prevent further discrimination or prejudice thoughts. ]]> 2022-01-19 15:02:27 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2000631646 https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2001828326 If you have a more diverse workforce you will attract a more diverse clientele or student population.]]> 2022-01-20 02:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2001828326 https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2001834630 By having diversity this offers different viewpoints that you may not have thought of. With people having different backgrounds and heritages, by including them it can make them feel more accepted and feel like they have a voice. ]]> 2022-01-20 02:23:55 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2001834630 https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2001853101 By building a more diverse team or community, it gives people an opportunity to learn and grow and be more accepting of others. ]]> 2022-01-20 02:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2001853101 A diverse workplace brings diversity of perspectives, thoughts, and ideas; which, in turn, brings creative solutions to problems and helps drive innovation. https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2003168862 2022-01-20 15:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2003168862 The more diverse, the more scene of belonging https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2357966437 2022-10-26 20:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2357966437 The more people working together the more ideas! https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2357967182 2022-10-26 20:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2357967182 working together and getting to know backgrounds to help make a positive outcome! https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2357968076 2022-10-26 20:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2357968076 https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2360721559 The community we serve is diverse and we need to be diverse to show that we are welcoming all here.  We can all learn from each also as we work together.]]> 2022-10-28 14:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2360721559 https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2360726622 Having a diverse team will lead to more ideas and growth.

]]> 2022-10-28 14:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2360726622 https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2360735926 Diversity will help recognize different lifestyles and traditions leading to less risk of offending or hurting someone else (even if unintentionally).]]> 2022-10-28 14:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/robert_vanschyndel1/inclusive/wish/2360735926