vol.1, issue 35
Mind The Gap
There are many definitions of diversity and inclusion, it is hard to keep track of latest thinking. A simplified view is that diversity is a mix of individuals from disparate backgrounds who offer varied perspectives and inclusion is about mixing these diverse individuals and their perspectives in ways that come together. Inclusion brings harmony to diversity.
In the famous party scene from Annie Hall, Woody rattles off typical traits of left wing intellectuals to which Carole Kane responds that she loves being reduced to a cultural stereotype. There is a part of us that enjoys being affiliated, homogenized and branded, much as we enjoy being mysterious misfits and intriguing. Every so often questioning the norm is refreshing. Rules are to be broken and remade, if they get in the way of merit and opportunity.
As a growing business when you assemble teams, debunking bias be it generational or cultural and seeking merit can send a powerful message. You can have someone older send a message of youthfulness and have someone young be a coach to the seasoned.
Keeping room for whitespace helps us identify gaps and test ideas. We have to mind the gap.
As a growing business with new teams, have you considered a whitespace for ideas? Workshops need not be restricted to brainstorms, they can be spaces to test ideas. Diversity and homogeneity can be included in inspiring new ways.
This floral sculpture is part of my exhibition Ballads in a Flower Cafe, held some years ago at the LA Artcore Brewery Annexe. Inspired by a yearning for inclusion.
Outer Circle
I was wounded
And still bleed
Nobody died
Nor anyone ill
I was wounded
For you passed me by
Without a look
Or a touch
And broke
My solid wheel of time
In two
~~ Romasha Nath
The Executive Design Studio, styled as a workshop by Whitecube Business Events, offers a whitespace for testing ideas.
Whitecube Business Events can help produce your corporate newsletter. We also offer support with various tools such as presentations, websites, writing, video and keynotes.
Our event designs, Whitecube Crossings, Whitecube on a Terrace, Executive Design Studio, Whitecube Briefings, Moonshot Moments, Whitecube Kintsugi, pay careful attention to each of the seven major stakeholders –Community, Customer, Founder/ Executive, Partner, Employee, Investor and Trade Associations.
Whitecube Business Events help businesses build a good reputation through stakeholder relationships by offering a cohesive communications platform for meetings, events and related communications.
Romasha Nath is the Founder & CEO of Whitecube Business Events. Her relationship with events began at the age of 16 when she made her social debut at family gatherings and was the architect of setting the table and arranging flowers.
Her passion for hosting events and building relationships on behalf of clients, covers over two decades of an award winning Communications and Consulting career. As a trusted advisor to Boards and the C-Suite, her work includes interviews, personal branding, storytelling, publishing, video, to name just a few. Her approach is anchored in creativity, bringing a soft touch to hard facts and data. She has worked through complex cultural issues, crises management and negotiation scenarios, using events and conversations as effective tools for dialogue and relationship building.
Her events have been consistently praised for a jewel box quality that preserve intimacy in large conferences and add sparkle to small curated meetings. She began her career in the luxury travel and hospitality industry. Romasha is a graduate of Parsons School of Design, New York and a certified coach from UC Berkeley, California. A naturalized American citizen, her diverse experience covers Asia Pacific, Europe and the United States.
Please contact her at 949 3314869 or romashanath@gmail.com for your next meeting, event or communications related needs.
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