Marketing Leadership Skills: How to implement Diversity and Inclusion in marketing teams
Sat Aug 16 2025
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In this conversation, Femi Olajiga and Rebecca Hemmings discuss the critical importance of implementing inclusion and diversity within marketing teams. They explore the definitions of diversity and inclusion, the business case for these practices, and the impact of microaggressions. The discussion emphasizes the need for effective hiring practices, supportive team dynamics, and the role of leadership in fostering an inclusive environment. They also highlight the significance of education and ongoing training to address unconscious biases and ensure that all team members feel valued and included.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Inclusion and Diversity in Marketing
01:53 Understanding Diversity and Inclusion
04:47 The Business Case for Inclusion and Diversity
07:28 Hiring Practices and Team Dynamics
11:32 Microaggressions and Their Impact
14:26 Supporting Marginalized Individuals in Teams
19:59 Onboarding Practices for Inclusion
23:58 Real-Life Experiences and Recommendations
28:35 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
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Send us a text In this conversation, Femi Olajiga and Rebecca Hemmings discuss the critical importance of implementing inclusion and diversity within marketing teams. They explore the definitions of diversity and inclusion, the business case for these practices, and the impact of microaggressions. The discussion emphasizes the need for effective hiring practices, supportive team dynamics, and the role of leadership in fostering an inclusive environment. They also highlight the significance of education and ongoing training to address unconscious biases and ensure that all team members feel valued and included. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Inclusion and Diversity in Marketing 01:53 Understanding Diversity and Inclusion 04:47 The Business Case for Inclusion and Diversity 07:28 Hiring Practices and Team Dynamics 11:32 Microaggressions and Their Impact 14:26 Supporting Marginalized Individuals in Teams 19:59 Onboarding Practices for Inclusion 23:58 Real-Life Experiences and Recommendations 28:35 Conclusion and Key Takeaways