Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in The Suicide Squad

A team consisting of a half-man/half-shark, a woman who controls rats, and a man who wields polka dots as a weapon… what better opportunity to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations? The Suicide Squad provides surprisingly insightful commentary into what it means to create a working environment where everyone—supervillain or otherwise—can do their best work. Our guest Paloma Figueroa from DEI consultancy ReadySet joins to discuss:

• The role language plays in an equitable and inclusive environment (3:15)

• Assessing “real” diversity on a team and the evolution of the “business case” for DEI (7:16)

• The differences between diversity, equity, and inclusion (13:04)

• Dealing with discomfort about DEI as leaders (17:20)

• Intention vs. impact (21:35)

• Navigating “cancel culture” and accountability (24:47)

Hosted by Paula Cizek, Daria Lombroso, with Paloma Figueroa of ReadySet

Credits:

The Suicide Squad. Dir. James Gunn. Perf. Idris Elba, Margot Robbie, John Cena. Warner Bros. 2021.

“Work of Fiction” Theme Song: Matt Garza

Work of Fiction by NOBL Collective · DEI and The Suicide Squad

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