Diversity has been a trending topic for the last years. It shows
that we, as a society, are acknowledging the past practices of our
industries in which one small group of individuals have a platform
to thrive and grown within our institution while other groups might
have a harder time. They are exceptions to this rule, but it is
undisputable that for certain people due to their sex, sexual
orientation, race, religion, etc. it's harder to break the
glass ceiling.
However, the fact that we are talking about diversity in so many
forums shows that we are moving in the right direction. It is
paramount to provide a safe environment where people can share
their experiences. It is an excellent learning opportunity for
other professionals when someone shares his/her experience and
shares the difficulties that he/ she might have encountered in
his/her journey. It is also important for people at managing
positions to hear these experiences so that they can learn how to
promote
