Diversity in the Workplace

2/8/2023

When I began Diversity training, I was often asked whether this was a topic we really needed in our environment here in the Turks and Caicos. YES! An awareness of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is essential in all business environments.

Often people mistake diversity training for being only about race, whereas diversity relates to any types of differences we may have. Diversity is simply who is in the room. Each room will have differences. These differences can range from age, ability, generation, culture, nationality, religion, education, social class etc. Simply having a diverse staff will not bring you gains you are hoping for. You must be willing to embrace the diversity within your team and create an inclusive environment for that team. Equity is an essential piece to creating an inclusive environment.

In 2022 Fortis TCI embarked on a journey to provide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training to their entire staff. Yesterday, I had a great session with their staff in North Caicos. It was filled with great learning, great discussion and a few 'ah-ha moments.'

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Author

Yolande Robinson, M.Ed.

Yolande Robinson is the owner of Learn and Lead Educational Center. She is a mother of 3 and the wife of Hon. Jamell Robinson, The Deputy Premier and the Minister of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Yolande believes in the power of educating, inspiring and empowering individuals to reach their potential personally, in their families and in their careers.

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Shifting Perspectives is a conversation with Yolande and Latasha that challenges Listeners to fuel themselves with diversity in the way they think, the way they work, the way they parent and the way they live their lives.

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