Inclusive Leadership For Dummies

Chapter 18

Applying an Equity Lens and Inclusive Mindset in Decision Making

IN THIS CHAPTER

Recognizing the differences between equity and equality

Looking through the equity lens to discover why it matters

Asking key questions when applying an equity lens

Acquiring the right competencies to apply an equity lens

Many companies are actively working to improve the employee experience, striving to create a fair and inclusive environment where all workers can contribute and thrive. One crucial approach to achieving this is consistently applying an equity perspective throughout every stage of the employee life cycle. To meet this challenge, a paradigm shift is necessary — one that places DEI [Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion] at the forefront of leadership principles.

Have you ever watched a small child try on their first pair of glasses? Especially if the child was very young, they might not have been fundamentally aware that anything was wrong with their vision to begin with. A world that was fuzzy and blurry was normal to them. But as soon as they look at the world through corrective ...