Diversity and Inclusion in the Board Room
In C-suites and boardrooms across the globe In the C-suites and boardrooms of all countries, diversity and inclusion are quickly evolving from buzzwords and pledges to actualities.
The meetings might focus on the business, but it is crucial to keep in mind that decisions made there affect everyone, from the employees to the shareholders to the economy. These meetings are extremely structured, and follow a set of guidelines and rules (such as Robert’s Rules of Order).
Boardrooms are often designed to accommodate a smaller group of people, typically accommodating between 8 and 20 people around a central table that allows face-to-face discussions and creates the feeling of a sense of community. High-quality furniture and technology, such as advanced audiovisual systems and teleconferencing options will help create the ideal environment for productive collaboration.
Discussion boards are an excellent method to get students involved and help them understand the relationship between classroom learning and external perspectives. To encourage student participation, instructors can start by asking icebreakers to help students become familiar with their peers’ responses. Speer at Wichita State, asks her students to make a chain of emojis to express their personality and passions. Students read the answers of their peers, and then reply. Students are motivated to be attentive to the whole discussion when you write a summary of a discussion and highlight key themes and ideas.