Cognizant: Case study of celebrating uniqueness and harnessing innovation Gender equity programs are intuition-engineered fostering inclusion Returnship program enables the work force to re-enter the career after pursuing other important callings of life like parenting Job moves program provides internal tools and resources for employees to explore open roles Propel Program enables women leaders to thrive and succeed in a digital era MATRI supports expectant mothers and women associates at every step of their maternal journey Women Empowered (WE) empowers women with innovative solutions to broaden their career prospects Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) fostered by Cognizant reinforces their belief that they make difference

To ensure that every contribution is valued during an ideation session with a diverse team, it's essential to create an inclusive environment. Here are key strategies: Set Clear Expectations: Emphasize the importance of diverse perspectives from the start. Create a Safe Space: Foster an atmosphere where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas. Use Structured Techniques: Implement methods like round-robin sharing to ensure equal participation. Acknowledge Contributions: Regularly highlight and build upon ideas shared by team members. By embracing these practices, we can fully leverage our diverse teams and cultivate a culture of innovation.

En mi experiencia me ha servido para que todos participen someter a consideración, por ejemplo, una canción, una película, una imagen; sobre la cual deben pronunciarse cada uno de los participantes. A veces resultan opiniones controvertidas. Se pide que se confronten, respetuosamente, las posiciones divergentes con argumentos sostenibles. La creatividad se incrementa en las búsqueda de perspectivas diferentes a las aportadas por los participantes de la dinámica. El resultado es que se crea un ambiente de desafío creativo y de aprendizaje cooperativo.