Equality, Diversity And Inclusion In Architecture Q&A Ft. Marsha Ramroop

EDI in architecture only becomes useful when it moves beyond website statements and into real behaviour, better access, fairer outcomes and stronger workplace culture.

Stephen Drew speaks with Marsha Ramroop about equality, diversity and inclusion in architecture, cultural intelligence, equity, bias, positive action and what practices can do to make inclusion practical.

The conversation covers:

• Why EDI needs more than good intentions
• How diversity includes both visible and invisible difference
• What equity can mean inside an architecture practice
• Why cultural intelligence supports inclusive behaviour
• How positive action can help improve representation lawfully

Read the episode on Architecture Social: Diversity and Inclusion in Architecture Q&A

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to EDI in architecture
• 05:00 Why EDI can be misunderstood or treated superficially
• 10:00 Diversity, access and visible and invisible difference
• 15:00 Equity in architecture practice and workplace outcomes
• 20:00 Inclusion and what it means in practice
• 25:00 Bias, assumptions and conscious behaviour change
• 30:00 Cultural intelligence and where to learn more
• 35:00 CQ action and building inclusive behaviours
• 40:00 Business outcomes, retention and profitability
• 45:00 Positive action and improving representation

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