Inclusive Leadership Jeopardy

True or False

100

Inclusive organizations do not tolerate harassment.

True

200

To prioritize DEI initiatives, you must designate a person or group that’s
responsible.

True

300

It is best to privately post all position openings to have an inclusive organization.

False - It is best to have a publically posted positions

Microagression?

100

“You’re so articulate!”

Microagression - implying surprise that someone from a certain group speaks well 

200

Buildings without wheelchair access.

Microaggression - Cultural or systemic signals that communicate exclusion. 

300

Mistaking a person of color for a service worker.

Microaggression - Nonverbal actions that marginalize 

Harassment?

100

“Don’t work too hard, you’re making the rest of us look bad!”

Not harassment - Meant as humor, but can come off as dismissive or passive-aggressive — not harassment unless part of ongoing belittlement.

200

Forgetting to invite a colleague to lunch or a meeting.

Not harassment - Can feel isolating, but if unintentional and not habitual, it’s not harassment. 

300

Repeatedly asking someone out after they’ve said no.

Harassment - example of sexual harassment 

Discrimination?

100

Refusing to hire someone because of their age (“We’re looking for someone younger and more energetic”).

Discrimination 

200

Firing someone after they reveal they’re pregnant or planning to take parental leave.

Discrimination 

300

A manager denies all last-minute time-off requests — including one for a religious holiday.

Not discrimination - If the rule applies equally to everyone and isn’t meant to target a group, it’s not discrimination (though flexibility might be wise).

HBR

100

A leadership style centered on fostering a work environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and included, regardless of their differences.

Inclusive leadership

200

What is one of the four steps to creating a more inclusive workplace?

1. Every member of the team feels safe despite their differences.
2. Every member of the team feels welcome despite their differences.
3. Every member of the team is celebrated for their uniqueness.
4. Differences among team members are championed within the organization.

300

What are the four ways to measure inclusion?

1. Team composition

2. Organizational demographics 

3. Turnover rates 

4. Internal promotion rates