A Simple Exercise to Help You Check Your Biases
Despite the uncertain future of DEI initiatives, managers still need to address bias, the root cause of most DEI challenges. The author introduces PRISM, a set of five science-backed tools designed to help managers and teams unlearn unconscious biases: Perspective-Taking, pRosocial Behavior, Individuation, Stereotype Replacement, and Mindfulness. These tools aim to improve workplace collaboration, creativity, and communication while reducing conflicts and enhancing performance. Managers can implement these tools in their organizations to combat bias, foster understanding, and ultimately improve business outcomes, even in the face of DEI opposition.
The corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) sector is at a crossroads. Two decades of rigorous research built the business case for DEI efforts. Studies consistently show that racially diverse teams outperform their competitors in terms of profitability, and corporations with women comprising more than a quarter of their executive committees realize 10 times higher profit margin than those with no female board members.
