A lot of EDI work is centred on a behavioural framework. I get asked regularly to provide a toolkit of dos and don’ts. Do this, don’t do that. Say this, don’t say that. These are important, of course, as they allow us to perform KPIs around behaviours and outcomes and protect the vulnerable, those at risk. But what happens when you take off the uniform, when you leave the office or when you de-role?
De-role? Well, yes! Wearing uniforms, working in offices is all about performing a role.
People act differently when they have their (metaphorical) uniform on. And this is to be expected. Uniforms can give one an air of identity, authority, certainty and recognition. And who doesn’t want to be recognised or regarded? The question is, however, is it the uniform that conveys worth or is it the person in the uniform? Before you rush and say the person in the uniform, which I’m sure you were about to (and in any case you would be right), consider that EDI is more about values. It’s not only about roles. You can perform the role without connecting.
EDI allows you to connect and thereby enables you to perform better in uniform and out of uniform. That’s what I’m about!!
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