Race in the Workplace with Joanna Shoffner Scott, Ph.D.
Race in the Workplace is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the complexities of race, racism, and racial equity in the workplace. Join Dr. Joanna Shoffner Scott, an experienced organizational development consultant and the founder of the Stamey Street Consulting Group, as she provides practical guidance and insightful discussions for leaders. Whether you lead a nonprofit, philanthropy, or private business, this podcast offers valuable insights to help you build workplaces that work for everyone.
Race in the Workplace with Joanna Shoffner Scott, Ph.D.
Why Organizations Ask for 10 Years of DEI Experience | S2, Ep 1
Topics discussed in this episode:
1- What you can expect from this season of the podcast. [0:00:50]
2- Why do organizations ask for ten years of DEI experience when hiring for DEI roles [0:02:13]
3 - The three categories of DEI experience that Joanna has identified. [0:02:34]
4- Why function or an organizational ‘why’ should be used to frame hiring decisions for DEI roles. [0:03:08]
5- Organizational development is the first of three capacities that Joanna believes are important in DEI roles. [0:06:46]
6- The capacity to be able to put together a training. [0:07:14]
7- Expanding your own learning as the third capacity and the two ways Joanna does this. [0:09:37]
8- The types of DEI-specific certifications companies ask for and what to consider before committing to one. [0:14:01]
9- Specialties and why you need to decide what kind of DEI professional you want to be. [0:17:18]
10 - What do organizations really mean when asking for ten years of experience? [0:19:29]
11- Thoughts on whether or not these kinds of requirements exclude capable applicants. [0:20:35]
12- How organizations don’t always fully know what they need and why you should keep this in mind when applying or hiring. [0:21:57]
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About Your Host
Dr. Joanna Shoffner Scott is an organizational development consultant who helps leaders of nonprofits, philanthropies, and businesses create workplaces that work for everyone.