Few topics are as important or relevant to the HR field than diversity and inclusion. Diversity can bring substantial benefits to the business environment by creating a group better equipped to solve problems and offer creative innovations. We provide this blog as a way to discuss the latest accounts, questions and concerns on diversity and inclusion and how it relates to the human resources profession.
Friday, April 08, 2011
Can a White Man Speak With Authority on Diversity?
by NOARK Webmaster
Luke Visconti, founder of DiversityInc, recently addressed this question in an article on his website. Here's an excerpt:
Question:
Upon returning to my office, re-energized by the DiversityInc event in March, I shared the information you addressed during your talk [when you] spoke about DiversityInc and mentioned your Ask the White Guy feature. When mentioning your feature to a group of white female colleagues, one responded by saying, what does he (a white guy) have to do with diversity; how does he create something like DiversityInc and how could he possibly speak with authority about diversity?
This is a great perspective on the nature of diversity. Visit the DiversityInc website to read the full article.
