Diversity and inclusion are becoming more and more commonplace in boardrooms, executive suites and C-suites all over the globe. They have gone from being merely phrases or promises to become reality.
While these discussions might be focused on the company itself however, it’s important to remember that the decisions taken in these rooms affect everyone involved from the employees of the company, to shareholders who own its shares, to the overall economy. With this in mind these meetings are generally highly structured and adhere to the rules (such as Robert’s Rules of Order) and procedures that ensure that the meeting is conducted appropriately.
Boardrooms are designed to accommodate smaller groups of people. They typically seat 8 to 20 individuals around an expansive table that allows for face-to-face conversations and promotes unity. Furniture of the highest quality, as well as technology such a teleconferencing capability and advanced audiovisual systems, can create the right atmosphere that facilitates productive collaboration.
Discussion boards are an excellent way to engage students and help them comprehend the relationship between classroom learning and other perspectives. Instructors can begin by asking icebreakers to help students become familiar with the opinions of their peers. Speer at Wichita State, asks her students to create an emoji-based chain to describe their personality and interests. Students then read the responses of their classmates and then respond. Students are encouraged to be attentive to the whole discussion when you write a summary of your discussion and highlight key themes and ideas.
