137: Ed Muzio, Culture, DEI, and Systemic Thinking

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 137, Ed Muzio explains why the DEI mission is challenging. He defines environmental receptivity and behavioral flexibility as the terms relate to DEI. Finally, he talks about where to begin with DEI and cultural management.

Prologue

Ed Muzio is an engineer who evolved his practice to management consulting. Whether at the c-suite or frontline, Ed helps teams learn to adapt and think systemically and iteratively.

03:08 Part 1: The Organizational Immune System

DEI professionals have the difficult mission to strengthen their organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion. From a management consulting perspective, Ed explains why the DEI mission can be challenging.

12:46 Part 2: Environmental Receptivity and Behavioral Flexibility

Ed explains how environmental receptivity and behavioral flexibility relate to DEI.

18:28 Part 3: What Should Your Organization Do?

Ed answers the question of what organizations should focus on first: DEI or cultural management challenges.

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Episode links

Ed’s LinkedIn Profile, website, Twitter, Facebook, video library

Referenced whitepaper, Plant Your DE&I Initiative in a Greenfield, Not a Minefield

Ed’s books

  Iterate

  Make Work Great

  Four Secrets to Liking Your Work

Ed’s previous podcast episodes

  109 Ed Muzio Demystifies Culture

  033: Ed Muzio Upgrades Managerial Teams

For definitions of DEI, listen to Episode 023: Simma Lieberman Elevates Culture with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

A report with DEIB definitions, 2020-2023 Workforce Strategy: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, UCI

Lead on!