Powering The “Self” Up

Behavior change is a dynamic, iterative process that cannot be achieved by training alone. In this second part of a 6-part series on designing for behavior change and habit adoption to create robust DEI habits in your organization, Hanlie van Wyk explains how a formula for behavior change and habit adoption can be applied to […]

Why The CEO Is Essential To DEI Success

Why is the CEO essential to DEI success? For the same reason, the CEO is essential to business success. When the CEO is absent, disengaged, or doesn’t connect DEI to the overall business, DEI might progress but it won’t prosper. When it is important to the CEO it is important to everyone. There is nothing […]

We Understand DEI, Now What?

We received feedback from our three-part series on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and at the core, people wanted to know, now what? We know there is a wide gap between many organizations understanding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work and those that are actually engaging in DEI work. In this powerful blog, you will […]

What is Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion? Part 1: Diversity

What is diversity? On the surface, it appears to be a real simple answer.  Merriam-Webster defines diversity as ‘the condition of having or being composed of differing elements: variety.” In our work that translates to having different people, views, and perspectives present at the table. But given so many people are struggling with the issue […]

The Kaleidoscope Group & Qstream – On The Path To Change

Change is expected even if not welcomed  We know change is coming, we just don’t know how or when. John Maxwell is quoted as saying “Change is inevitable, growth is optional” and while we can’t exactly prepare for change we can prepare for growth. Growth is a state of being and unfortunately, so is stagnation. […]

HR Transformation Become a Change Agent

HR As More Than Process Manager: 3 Ways Cultural Competence Will Transform You Into A Change Agent In Your Organization

If there is one frustration that we at The Kaleidoscope Group hear consistently from HR executives it is that they are in constant reaction mode. “We need a [fill in the job] asap.” “We’re running into trouble with supplier diversity.” “I need to report an incident.” HR regularly confronts issues of diversity and inclusion and […]