Podcast Recap: Breaking Down the Good, Bad, and Ugly of Diversity Assessments

“Challenging our own mental models is a way of life.”

This is why Dr. Hedy Lemar Walls is committed to helping organizations engage in a deeper cultural understanding of themselves and others. Instead of trainings, she creates “learning experiences” as opportunities for growth and accountability in the diverse 21st-century workplace.

Dr. Hedy Lemar Walls is the chief social responsibility officer for the YMCA of the North, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. She also leads the United Health Group Equity Innovation Center, using Intellectual Inventory Development (IDI) to guide groups in applying inclusivity and systemic change within their communities.

Tune in to discover as Dr. Hedy Lemar Walls shares what her organization does to promote inclusivity, the basics and goals of IDI, her IDI success stories, the byproduct, and the downside of using IDI for assessment.

Episode 13: Breaking Down the Good, Bad, and Ugly of Diversity Assessments

What You Will Discover:

[02:32] ✔️ Meet Dr. Hedy Lemar Walls

[14:34] ✔️ About the IDI. The IDI help us become aware of how we navigate cultural differences with the people around us.

[15:50] ✔️ Accepting the IDI Results. The IDI can lead to change, but we must first accept the results.

[21:12] ✔️ Success Stories. Hedy shares three success stories - two organizations and one individual - who created change after completing the IDI.

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