Simón Cabrera Ebers
Lead Developer | Facilitator | Cultural Strategist | Lecturer
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Simón Cabrera Ebers, a speaker focused on inclusion and diversity, inspires leaders and employees both in Sweden and globally. Simón helps companies and organizations create an inclusive culture that enables people to grow in a shared direction. He offers perspectives on how we can better include all employees and create a workplace where everyone feels welcome and accepted. His focus is on tools that help build a culture where everyone can express themselves and contribute with their unique perspectives, while maintaining joy, growth, and energy.
Simón shows how we, both as individuals and as teams, have the ability to influence and make a difference in how we act to increase inclusion and diversity in our work.
With his background in international peacebuilding for both the UN and the EU, where he has worked with groups from over 50 countries, he has a unique ability to understand how differences can be bridged and used as a strength. He has also led teams in volatile contexts based on the principles of “teaming” (popularized by Amy Edmondson). In Simón’s lectures, these experiences are interwoven with the latest research, creating a powerful and inspiring experience.
Diversity and inclusion are important factors for creating a sustainable and innovative workplace. A study from Harvard shows that teams with high diversity have 19% higher innovation capacity compared to homogeneous teams. Another study from McKinsey shows that companies with high gender and ethnic diversity have 15% higher profitability. This means that diversity is not just something to manage — it is a tool that can be used to create positive effects throughout the organization.
An inclusive culture means that everyone feels welcome and that their unique perspectives are considered. This can lead to increased motivation, engagement, and productivity among employees. Failing to actively work with inclusion and diversity risks uneven representation and a silence culture where employees hold back, avoid challenges, do not contribute ideas, and do not speak up when something is wrong.
Diversity is a powerful resource for increasing effectiveness in an organization. When different perspectives, experiences, and skills are combined, richer and more innovative environments are created. An inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and respected is crucial for realizing the potential of diversity.
Research shows that diverse teams perform better than homogeneous teams. This is because such teams are more creative, make higher-quality decisions, and are better at handling complex problems. In addition, diversity can contribute to greater opportunities for relationship-building and thereby reach more target groups.
To reap the benefits of diversity, it is important to create an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and respected. Leaders should be aware of their own biases and actively work to counteract discrimination. It is also important to promote a culture where different perspectives and ideas are encouraged and listened to.
Another important factor is ensuring that everyone has equal opportunities for development and career progression. This can be achieved by promoting diversity in recruitment and by creating development opportunities for all employees.
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