One Size Does Not Fit All: A Parable About Equity
I’m on planes a lot for business. Recently, on a full Southwest flight, I ended…
Susana RinderleFebruary 28, 2014
Four Steps to Achieve Inclusiveness (not “Inclusion”)
The new year is an ideal time to reflect on past triumphs and tribulations, and…
Susana RinderleJanuary 8, 2014
5 Steps for a High-Nutrient, Lean D&I Training Program
Training is usually a staple in an organization’s diversity and inclusiveness diet. However, many fill…
Susana RinderleDecember 10, 2013
Six Commandments for D&I Leadership Success
One of the tragedies of the diversity & inclusion (D&I) field is how quickly D&I…
Susana RinderleNovember 14, 2013
Are you a “Diverse Person”? Who is Included in Inclusion?
I was on the phone with a potential client discussing a possible keynote address I’d…
Susana RinderleOctober 30, 2013
7 Questions to Assess D&I Readiness: Is now the right time for your organization?
Picture this: You’re personally committed to diversity and inclusiveness. You have a few allies in…
Susana RinderleOctober 22, 2013
Tips for Good White People*: Strategies for Improving Cross Cultural Communication (guest blog!)
Cross-cultural communication can be challenging. There are often different interpretations of tone of voice, body…
Susana RinderleOctober 2, 2013
Diversity Problem, Communication Issue or Leadership Gap?
As an independent practitioner in diversity and inclusiveness and effective communication, I get a variety…
Susana RinderleSeptember 27, 2013
Cultural Competence: What’s in a Name?
Some believe that words are mere descriptors of reality, but there is evidence that words…
Susana RinderleAugust 27, 2013
TEDxABQ Women Takes Diversity and Inclusion Beyond Gender
Panels and podiums at industry conferences are often filled with White men. Some conference organizers…
Susana RinderleJuly 18, 2013