1. How To Create A Sense Of Belonging
E1: In today’s episode, I unlock the key steps to building good IDEAS: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Sustainability by asking guiding questions and providing the approach on how to embed suggestions practically for everyday success that is both relatable and intentional.
[Inclusion = “How do you feel in the space?’]
1. Psychological safety
2. Intersectionality
3. Active Listening
4. Authenticity
5. Positive Representation
6. Leadership
7. Zero-tolerance
[Diversity = “Who you are.”]
1. Intersectionality
2. Neurodiversity
3. Support
4. Thrive
[Equity = “How do we finish together?”]
1. Access
2. Systems
3. Fairness
4. Opportunity Creation
[Accessibility = “How do we target support to allow people to thrive?” ]
1. Universal Design
2. Neuroinclusion
[Sustainability = “How do we build long-term success by considering ESG factors and impact where everyone feels empowered to contribute?”]
1. Representation
2. Economic
3. How are resources allocated and are decisions intergenerational (impact beyond the present?)
4. Partnerships
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Creators and Guests
Host
Bandile Mndebele
Bandile Mndebele is a passionate advocate for intersectional inclusion, committed to creating equitable and inclusive environments. Their journey began at Stellenbosch University, where they pioneered a gender-neutral initiative, making it the first top South African university to recognize the gender-neutral marker, Mx. Following their academic pursuits, Bandile has held influential roles in various organisations, including serving on the Global Council for DEI and as a PRIDE Network Chair at a major S&P 500 company, where they co-founded Ubuntu South Africa. They have been instrumental in driving initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly for marginalised groups such as LGBTQ+ individuals and neurodivergent people. They have also been recognized for their leadership and impact, receiving awards such as the Top 100 Outstanding LGBT+ Future Leader and Top 100 Outstanding Executive Role Model. Through their podcast, newsletter, and speaking engagements, Bandile shares insights and inspires others to create a more just and equitable world. Their work highlights the importance of intersectional inclusion.