94: Innovative Strategies to Unmask and Eliminate White Delusion in the Organization (10684)

The professional development workshop (PDW) illustrates the need for corporations to apply strategies for unmasking and eliminating white delusion in the organization by innovating for the future with policy and purpose. In the dynamic landscape of contemporary organizations, the pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is indispensable for success. The PDW explores the phenomenon of white delusion, a term coined by the author, Stacey Morin, which signifies a lack of awareness and denial of systemic racial disparities in marginalized communities (Morin, 2023a). This research critically examines white delusion within organizational settings, seeking to unravel its complexities and understand its impediments to progress toward a more inclusive and equitable culture. The unique contribution lies in Morin's, Haughton’s, and Bishop’s conceptualization of white delusion, leading to the development of the Unmasking White Delusion: DEI Model (Morin, 2023b). Grounded in the framework of critical race theory (CRT), this model explores the denial, evaluation, and implementation phases to address and eliminate white delusion within organizations. The innovation of this research lies in its comprehensive examination of manifestations of white delusion, encompassing biases, stereotypes, and systemic issues, thereby contributing to the ongoing discourse on diversity and inclusion and filling a knowledge gap. The PDW provides proactive measures and strategies for effectively addressing and eliminating white delusion and tangible actions across the three distinct phases.