Diversity and inclusion are becoming more and more prevalent in boardrooms executive suites and C-suites all over the world. They’ve become more than just phrases or promises to become reality.
These meetings may focus on the company but it is important to remember that decisions made there affect everyone, from the employees to the shareholders to the economy. These meetings are highly planned and adhere to an established set of rules and protocols (such as Robert’s Rules of Order).
Boardrooms are often designed to accommodate a smaller number of people, generally accommodating between 8 and 20 people around a central table that allows face-to-face discussions and creates a sense of unity. High-quality furniture, as well with technology like video teleconferencing feature and modern audiovisual systems can help create the ideal atmosphere that is essential for effective collaboration.
Discussion boards are an excellent method to get students involved and help them comprehend the relationship between classroom instruction and outside perspectives. Instructors can begin by asking questions to make students familiar with the opinions of their classmates. Speer at Wichita State, asks her students to make a chain of emojis to express their personality and interests. Students are asked to read the responses of their peers, and then reply. The process of analyzing a discussion by highlighting the main ideas and themes stimulates students to be attentive to the entire forum.