Nicolecolwell

Head of Marketing @prdgm. Constantly curious. Fan of long form journalism, bon mots and wine. she / her

[Nicolecolwell @nicolecolwell]

Am I living in America in 2016 or the prologue of a post-apocalyptic YA novel? It's all so fucking terrible, frightening and sad...

[Joelle Emerson @joelle_emerson]

I keep thinking this morning about something Kamala Harris said throughout her historic campaign: We have so much more in common than what separates us.

Obviously I think our country made the wrong choice here and put us on a worse path across a range of issues. But one of the things I worry about most is how a Trump presidency will aim to divide us.

If we want to fulfill our potential as a nation, we will need to work harder than ever to seek out the things we have in common, and to fight against the idea that the enemy in America is within.

People, communities, and organizations will need to do more than we ever have before to stand up for our shared values. To stand firm in the idea that diversity is part of what makes our country so special. That inclusion is how we unlock our collective potential. That building a level playing field is how we uncover the incredible talent that exists all around us.

These concepts don't just *coexist* with values like merit and performance and acceleration -- they create the foundation for those values to thrive.

I expect we'll see more narratives in the coming months and years that seek to turn us against each other, to demonize members of our own communities, and to convince us that success is zero sum. That it's "us" or "them."

We can choose to reject these messages and come together around the many things we have in common. I'll be working hard to make this possible in my work, and I hope to see people on every part of the political spectrum do the same.

[Paradigm @prdgm]

While today’s ruling striking down affirmative action doesn’t govern corporate DEI, its potential impact on companies’ progress cannot be overlooked. Read the latest from our CEO @joelle_emerson on what companies committed to DEI should focus on next https://t.co/TTkRdcgcSx

[Paradigm @prdgm]

How can you build Employee Resource Groups that help further your DEI goals? What do ERG leaders need to be successful? And what can you do when enthusiasm wanes? Download our latest free resource for answers to these Qs & tools to support your ERG efforts https://t.co/UmD30A3Z5d

[Paradigm @prdgm]

Our new report has 5 areas organizations can focus on to drive DEI progress. The first? Build accountability into DEI strategies — while 60% of orgs have a strategy, most don’t have specific goals in place. https://t.co/CFQzIUKzzX

[Paradigm @prdgm]

How did organizations do with their #DEI efforts in 2022? What should they focus on next year and beyond? Our latest report analyzes aggregate data from our Blueprint strategy and analytics platform to answer those questions https://t.co/GAMMibXGdQ

[Paradigm @prdgm]

We’ve all made mistakes, but few chronicle their redemption like @TheRock. Whether it’s stolen Snickers bars or anything else, how would you respond to past mistakes? Read @drevvycarter’s Let’s Break it Down to learn how to honestly address them today. https://t.co/RT5pIELHEy

[Paradigm @prdgm]

How did @IHME_UW diversify & build a more inclusive culture? They started with a data-driven strategy, then designed a more inclusive hiring process, & trained their employees to bring it all to life. Learn more about our ongoing partnership & the results https://t.co/KIulbPD4q8

[Paradigm @prdgm]

To some, entertainment should be uncomplicated. But, as Dave Chappelle’s recent SNL monologue shows, it’s not that simple. What expectations should we have for those who shape how we think, act, & feel? Read @drevvycarter’s Let’s Break it Down to find out. https://t.co/I09tMS72vP

[Paradigm @prdgm]

End-of-year performance reviews are approaching quickly — do you have a plan in place to manage your biases and help your direct reports foster a growth mindset? Here are 3 tips from our Director Erin Mindell Cannon that can help https://t.co/h6uqrhgCdh

[Paradigm @prdgm]

On this #VeteransDay, one of Paradigm’s experts — a veteran of the U.S. Navy — shares their insights on the complexity of veteran’s experiences and offers ways you can honor and support this diverse community https://t.co/fmXFiq8ekq

[Paradigm @prdgm]

As companies look to 2023, where can they invest to drive DEI impact? In today’s @HarvardBiz, our President @drevvycarter & co-founder Natalie Johnson outline 3 areas using data and insights collected from our Blueprint strategy & analytics platform https://t.co/Zp3n9yJl34 🧵

[Paradigm @prdgm]

Building an anti-harassment workplace requires giving everyone strategies for taking action when they witness unwanted behavior. Today, we’re releasing an online bystander intervention course that does just that https://t.co/v7AI9PO4vE

[Paradigm @prdgm]

Did you know that 20 states now refer to next Monday as #IndigenousPeoplesDay? Advocates reframed the day to celebrate the colonized instead of idolizing the colonizer. Read more from @drevvycarter on how you can honor the Indigenous people in the U.S. https://t.co/AeWRYEn7KX

[Paradigm @prdgm]

See what @FortuneMagazine has to say about our new sexual harassment prevention trainings https://t.co/msJe7qsFM3 that “treat anti-harassment training as a core DEI programmatic element to help prevent toxic workplace cultures, rather than as a perfunctory checking of the box.”

[Paradigm @prdgm]

How does our Blueprint strategy platform help you build, benchmark, and manage DEI efforts? Read what @TechCrunch has to say about our product that enables “honest, data-driven conversation[s] about where your organization currently stands and where it needs to get better.”

[Paradigm @prdgm]

Your harassment training might be checking compliance boxes, but is it furthering your DEI goals? Here are five tips from our latest guide to help you take a more modern, inclusive approach to preventing sexual harassment 🧵
https://t.co/xtP6DbWVJT

[Joelle Emerson @joelle_emerson]

The @prdgm team spent the last 8 months designing a new approach to sexual harassment training, with inclusion at its core. Along the way, I've been shocked to learn how bad existing trainings are. Here are some of the things your sexual harassment training probably gets wrong 🧵

[Paradigm @prdgm]

How do forward thinking companies like @uber and @Snap think about driving social impact, and how does that relate to their DEI programs? Join @drevvycarter @Oona_King and Julia Paige for our 8/23 webinar to find out. Register at https://t.co/yp3tUgy6Zm

[Paradigm @prdgm]

We are excited to partner with Pando on #pandohorizons 2022! Don’t miss our Director Erin Mindell Cannon on the “Breaking Down Barriers: Hiring Folks from Non-traditional Backgrounds” panel. Register here to attend (it’s free!) https://t.co/GlqxYk8Xv1

[Paradigm @prdgm]

What role should organizations play in social change? Next month, join our President @drevvycarter, Snap’s @Oona_King, and Uber’s Julia Paige for a webinar exploring how DEI leaders can continue driving change in their companies AND the world around them https://t.co/WbwiAgGuK3