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Allyship and Growth Mindset
An informed, consistent, and empathetic practice involving reflection, and re-learning past behaviors and approaches to constantly improve our self-awareness and adopt inclusive behaviors.
Thought leadership
Allyship: Activating inclusion in the workplace
NYU Stern School of Business Professor Dolly Chugh shares highlights from The Person You Mean to Be: How Good People Fight Bias, including the importance of being “good-ish” if we want to be inclusive, self-aware allies in the workplace.
Thought leadership
D&I and relentless empathy
Engage with care, don’t assume, and be accountable. Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, Microsoft Chief Diversity Officer, speaks to how leaders can exercise relentless empathy in a time of crisis.
Thought leadership
D&I and rhetorical deflection
The trap of rhetorical deflection in a global D&I conversation. Dr. Tanya Hernández, Archibald R. Murray Professor of Law at Fordham University, discusses how individuals and organizations avoid doing the work of D&I.
Thought leadership
Growth mindset: Creating space for learning
A growth mindset is an important foundation for D&I, as it emphasizes building understanding through intentional effort, making mistakes, and then applying learnings. Eduardo Briceño of Wiring Growth offers strategies for lifelong learning.
Employee Stories
Anything is possible when everyone is included. Discover stories told by Microsoft employees and illustrated by members of their communities, at Microsoft and around the world.
Storytelling
A commitment to service
Mary McCready, a Marine Corps veteran and Microsoft Content Manager, has dedicated her life to helping others—from fellow vets, to Microsoft customers, to humanity as a whole. Discover Mary’s story of innovation and ingenuity, illustrated by artist Edward Dinzole.
Storytelling
Building something better
Ilyas Fakir Mohamed is a Bangalore-based Program Manager, passionate about building a better, more diverse developer community. Discover his story, illustrated by artist Mansi Joshi.
Storytelling
Data-driven dreams
Funmi Omoliki is a Data and AI specialist who believes in the power of storytelling, and our collective power to transform society. Discover her story, illustrated by artist Dai Ruiz.
Storytelling
Good energy
Mekonnen Kassa first learned about mechanical engineering from a cab fare. Now, as a leader, mentor, and advocate, he’s helping the next generation of Black innovators find their way. Discover his story, brought to life by illustrator Phoenix Owens.
Storytelling
Master of messiness
As a mom and a tech leader, Elaine Chang has learned to embrace the chaos and put her “Octopus mind” to work in service of innovation, at work and at home, illustrated by Niege Borges.
Storytelling
Origin story
Thiago Gomes had gotten used to wearing a mask, hiding his anxiety and ADHD for most of his life. But when he decided to open up to his coworkers, he discovered something unexpected: a supportive community and a better way of working. Discover his innovation story, illustrated by artist Jason Wilsher-Mills.
Storytelling
Written in the sky
Indigenous languages are disappearing. Tracy Monteith, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, found a way to help turn the tide by preserving and teaching new speakers with Microsoft language tools. Discover his story of technology and tradition, illustrated by Gregg Deal.
Global Conversation
The conversation about diversity & inclusion varies from region to region and country to country. At Microsoft, we believe that we need to take a holistic, global approach to D&I that reflects those nuances and differences.
Featured perspectives
Inclusion Insights: AI and innovating an inclusive future
Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, Chief Diversity Officer and Corporate Vice President Talent Development and Ashley Llorens, Vice President, Distinguished Scientist, Managing Director of Microsoft Research Outreach discuss how successful AI requires diverse perspectives and asking hard questions.
Featured perspectives
Inclusion Insights: Inclusive workforces for global Impact
Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, Chief Diversity Officer and Corporate Vice President, Talent Development and Jean-Philippe Courtois, Executive Vice President and President, National Transformation Partnerships discuss getting future-ready and helping everyone thrive in the digital economy.
Global insights
Atlanta: Perspectives on D&I in the U.S.
Insights from Cornelius, Navtej, and Judson on intersectionality, employee resource groups as support systems, and the value of diverse perspectives.
Global insights
Beijing: Perspectives on D&I in China
Insights from Roan, Zhi, and Rajesh on the diversity within the diversity, allyship, and gender in the workplace.
Global insights
Dublin: Perspectives on D&I in Ireland
Insights from Cindy, Eimear, and Chris on representation, covering, and the importance of curiosity in creating an inclusive culture.
Global insights
Hyderabad: Perspectives on D&I in India
Insights from Meetul, Nidhi, and Jason on family, work environments, and accommodations for disabilities while working from home.
Global insights
London: Perspectives on D&I in the UK
Insights from Clare, Zephanaiah, and Amy on Black British history, actionable allyship, and the benefits of employee resource groups.
Global insights
Mountain View: Perspectives on D&I in the U.S.
Insights from Rukmini, Eren, and Phil on introspection, the long-term consequences of building products without a representative workforce, and building up allyship muscles.
Global insights
Munich: Perspectives on D&I in Germany
Insights from Marianne, Magdalena, and Kevin on inclusive language, reverse mentoring, and intentional allyship throughout the pandemic.
Global insights
Nairobi & Lagos: Perspectives on D&I in Kenya & Nigeria
Insights from Gafar, Otilia, and Kurt on authenticity, the diversity within the diversity, the benefit of storytelling, and proactive allyship around the LGBTQIA+ community.
Global insights
São Paulo: Perspectives on D&I in Brazil
Insights from Tanya, Andre, and Chris on representation, intentionality in recruitment, and allyship in the workplace.
Global insights
Singapore: Perspectives on D&I in Singapore
Insights from Andrea, Sindhura, and Jean-Philippe on best practices for supporting individuals with disabilities in the workplace, representation, working from home, and engaging with empathy.
Global insights
Sydney: Perspectives on D&I in Australia
Insights from Steven, Elizabeth, and Brad on multicultural societies, the Australian Indigenous communities, cross-cultural awareness, and strategies for creating an inclusive work environment.
Global insights
Tel Aviv: Perspectives on D&I in Israel
Insights from Michal, Tamer, and Scott on a proactive approach to D&I, the business need for D&I, and the significance of gender representation.
Global insights
Tokyo: Perspectives on D&I in Japan
Insights from Hitoshi, Keiko, and Kathleen on equal opportunity for women, early in career recruitment, coming out to coworkers, and allyship for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Thought leadership
Global opportunity for diversity & inclusion
Making this more than just a moment and embracing the opportunity for D&I in our organizations. Insights from Dr. Tanya Hernández, Professor of Law at Fordham University. Prof. Kenji Yoshino, Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU. Dr. Balmurli Natrajan, Professor of Anthropology and Social Justice, William Paterson University.
Thought leadership
Historical view of D&I
Dr. Balmurli Natrajan’s assessment of the history of modern D&I and multiculturalism, as professor of Anthropology and Social Justice, William Paterson University, and faculty at Azim Premji University.
Thought leadership
The global conversation on D&I
It’s not just a U.S. conversation. Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, Microsoft Chief Diversity Officer, emphasizes the global nature of the conversation around D&I.
Inclusive Perspectives
When we make space for a range of perspectives and experiences, we all learn more about how to thrive and succeed collectively.
Thought leadership
Age: Generational inclusion
With an increasing number of generations in the workplace at once, Dr. Ken Dychtwald, psychologist and gerontologist, explores the tensions this puts on inclusion and the need for greater awareness and nuance in addressing age biases.
Thought leadership
Disability: Increasing access and understanding
Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo, Global Disability Advisor for the World Bank Group, describes the spectrum of identities within the disability community and explains why organizations and individuals need to explore this diversity.
Thought leadership
Faith: Conversations in the workplace
Rev. Mark Fowler, CEO for Tanenbaum, and Dalia Mogahed, Director of Research at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, discuss how including faith as part of the diversity and inclusion conversation can strengthen overall workplace culture.
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Gender: Opportunity for women in the workplace
Co- Director of the Executive Program in Women’s Leadership and High-Potential Women Leaders Program at Stanford University, Dr. Deborah Gruenfeld discusses the ways that organizations can make the conversation around D&I and the workplace more inclusive of women. Dr. Gruenfeld highlights the inequities that can be found in the workplace and the opportunity to better support equality across all genders.
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Mental Health: support in the workplace
Assistant Professor of Management at West Virginia University, Dr. Kayla Follmer discusses the ways that organizations can make the conversation around D&I and the workplace more inclusive of employees with mental health conditions. Dr. Follmer also highlights how managers and peers can show up in support of their colleagues.
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Neurodiversity: autism and inclusion
Director of Marcus Autism Center at Emory University School of Medicine, Dr. Ami Klin discusses the ways that organizations can make the conversation around D&I and the workplace more inclusive of individuals who identify as neurodiverse, and specifically are on the autism spectrum. Dr. Klin also highlights the benefits of retaining employees who are on the autism spectrum, rather than only considering accommodations to be made.
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Race & ethnicity: Black and African American community
Dean of Social Science, W. E. B. Du Bois Professor at Harvard University, Dr. Bobo discusses the ways that organizations can make the conversation around D&I and the workplace more inclusive of the Black and African American community. Dr. Bobo also highlights how organizations can address stigmas and acts of hate and violence in the workplace.
Thought leadership
Race & ethnicity: Ideal affect and the Asian community
Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, Dr. Tsai discusses her research on ideal affect and the cultural shaping of emotion. She explores how workplace perception and expectations impact inclusion for many, including those in the Asian community. Watch to better understand the concept of ideal affect and some of the biases that can surface for us all.
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Race & ethnicity: Indigenous community
Professor at the University of Waikato, Dr. Linda Tuhiwai Smith discusses the ways that organizations can make the conversation around D&I and the workplace more inclusive of the Indigenous community. Dr. Smith also highlights stigmas and workplace policies that impact the community.
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Race & ethnicity: Hispanic and Latinx community
Associate Professor of Sociology and Chicano/Latino Studies and the Co-Director of the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley, Dr. G. Cristina Mora discusses the ways that organizations can make the conversation around D&I and the workplace more inclusive of the Hispanic and Latinx communities. Dr. Mora highlights the vast diversity within the community and the opportunity to better support employees.
Thought leadership
Smithsonian Latino Center: History, culture, and impact
In advance of the 2022 opening of the Molina Family Latino Gallery, the forerunner to the National Museum of the American Latino, Director of the Smithsonian Latino Center, Eduardo Díaz discusses why a historical and social understanding of the Hispanic and Latinx community is necessary for organizations to create more inclusive workplaces.
Thought leadership
Covering: Impacts on employee effectiveness and authenticity
Build 2021: Kenji Yoshino, Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU, and Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, Microsoft Chief Diversity Officer, discuss the ways we cover in the workplace, how it impacts employee effectiveness, and what leaders can do about it.
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