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Last updated on Feb 19, 2025
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Your team is divided on diversity and inclusion. How can you navigate conflicting perspectives effectively?

When your team is at odds over diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment of respect and understanding is key. Here's how you can guide the conversation:

- Establish common ground by identifying shared goals and values that transcend individual perspectives.

- Encourage open dialogue by providing a safe space for all voices to be heard without judgment.

- Seek external training or facilitation to provide new insights and mediate discussions when necessary.

How have you successfully navigated conflicting views in your workplace? Share your experiences.

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Your team is divided on diversity and inclusion. How can you navigate conflicting perspectives effectively?

When your team is at odds over diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment of respect and understanding is key. Here's how you can guide the conversation:

- Establish common ground by identifying shared goals and values that transcend individual perspectives.

- Encourage open dialogue by providing a safe space for all voices to be heard without judgment.

- Seek external training or facilitation to provide new insights and mediate discussions when necessary.

How have you successfully navigated conflicting views in your workplace? Share your experiences.

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    Costel Pirvan

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    Navigating conflicting views on diversity and inclusion (D&I), requires open dialogue, respect, and alignment with company values. Encourage honest discussions and listen without judgment. Highlight business benefits, showing how D&I improves teamwork and innovation. Educate without forcing, using real-world examples. Find common ground by focusing on shared values like fairness and respect. Set clear expectations for workplace conduct and involve HR if needed. Lead by example, modeling inclusive behavior. Monitor progress and adapt as needed. The goal is to foster a workplace where all voices feel heard and valued.

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    Michael Yang
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    IMO, implementing a formal DEI policy within a legal department can enhance outcomes by improving efficiency and boost morale. This is especially so in a multi-jurisdictional and multi-lingual business environment such as Macau. DEI fosters diverse perspectives, leading to more innovative and informed decision-making which is crucial for navigating a complex regulatory landscape across different jurisdictions. A diverse team can better understand and address these needs from varied backgrounds, improving client satisfaction and foster relationships with regulators and other stakeholders. A workplace where all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute will likely lead to more job satisfaction and therefore increased retention.

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    Samod Oladimeji Abdullai

    iGaming Expert (Retail and Online), Product Specialist, Scrum Master, Account manager

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    I would rather take the following steps 1. Acknowledge the Divide – Recognize that differing views on D&I are normal and should be addressed constructively. 2. Find Common Ground – Emphasize shared values like fairness, respect, and team success. 3. Encourage Open Dialogue – Create a safe space for discussion, actively listen, and ask open-ended questions. 4. Use Data & Examples – Share research and real-world cases showing the benefits of diverse and inclusive teams. 5. Address Concerns with Empathy – Acknowledge hesitations and clarify that inclusion benefits everyone. 7. Set Clear Actions – Follow up with practical steps like training or mentorship programs.

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    Ricardo Chang

    Strategic Business Manager│Business Development │Sales & Commercial │ B2B & B2C │ Disruptive Innovator

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    ✅ Escucha activa y empatía: Permitir que cada miembro exprese sus preocupaciones sin juicios, promoviendo una conversación constructiva. ✅ Educación y sensibilización: Compartir estudios y casos de éxito sobre cómo la diversidad fortalece la toma de decisiones y la innovación. ✅ Búsqueda de puntos en común: Identificar valores compartidos dentro del equipo para construir una base de entendimiento. ✅ Facilitación de debates estructurados: Implementar sesiones guiadas donde se analicen diferentes perspectivas sin polarización. ✅ Liderazgo inclusivo: Promover prácticas que refuercen la equidad y la participación de todos los miembros.

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    Onur Cengiz, PhD

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    It requires a thoughtful and structured approach that promotes understanding and collaboration. • Use real-world data: Present industry trends and player demographics to highlight the benefits of inclusivity in game development. • Implement a case-study approach: Showcase successful games that have embraced diversity and how it positively impacted engagement and reception. • Focus on the player experience: Shift discussions toward how inclusivity enhances immersion and storytelling, creating a richer and more relatable game world. This approach fosters a constructive conversation while aligning the team toward shared creative and business goals.

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