Diversity and inclusion are becoming more commonplace in boardrooms, executive suites, and C-suites across the globe. They have been transformed from mere slogans or pledges to actual.
While these conversations may be focused on the company itself but it’s important that the decisions made in these rooms impact everyone from the employees who work for the organization, to the shareholders who own the shares, to the wider economy. With this in mind these meetings are generally extremely structured and adhere to an established set of rules (such as Robert’s Rules of Order) and protocols that ensure the meeting is conducted properly.
Boardrooms are designed to accommodate smaller groups of people. They typically accommodate 8 to 20 individuals around a large table, which allows face-to-face discussions and encourages unity. Furniture that is of high-quality, as well as technology such a technology for teleconferencing and advanced audiovisual systems can help create the atmosphere necessary for productive collaboration.
Using discussion boards is an effective way to engage students in discussions that go beyond the classroom and help students see how their perspectives from outside are connected to the learning process in the classroom. To encourage participation from students, instructors can start by asking icebreakers to allow students to become familiar with their classmates’ responses. Speer at Wichita State, asks her students to make an emoji chain that will define their personalities and passions. Students then read and respond to their peers’ answers. In a summary of a discussion, highlighting important themes and ideas inspires students to keep track of the entire forum.