Methods For Creating Social Change & Value

Explore why equity, diversity, and inclusion work needs to go beyond compliance, fear, or avoiding mistakes. You will examine how traditional training can leave people feeling defensive, anxious, or unclear about the real purpose of inclusion. The video explains why understanding systems of oppression is essential for meaningful EDI work, especially when those systems are invisible to people who have benefited from them. You will be introduced to four areas where oppression operates: institutions, bureaucracy, cultural belief systems, and interpersonal relationships. Be encouraged to look beyond individual bias and consider the wider structures that shape access, opportunity, voice, and everyday experience. Discover how a clearer understanding of the “why” behind inclusion can support more effective workplace change.

Who’s It For?

This video is for you if you want to understand the deeper purpose behind equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. You will learn how systems of oppression operate and why they need to be made visible. It will help you think more critically about workplace culture, privilege, opportunity, and the structural barriers that inclusion work must address.

In this video

Dr. Christopher Owen

Inclusivity Trainer

Inclusion