Last month’s contest featured a cartoon by Ken Levine, who joined our judging panel. Ken is not only a New Yorker cartoonist; he’s an Emmy-winning screenwriter who’s worked on some of the greatest television comedies of all time, including M*A*S*H, Cheers, and Frasier. In Ken’s drawing, a woman is standing in the doorway of what…
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How HR and DEI Teams Can Use Cartoons in Inclusion Initiatives
HR and DEI teams are tasked with creating cultures of belonging, equity, and psychological safety. While this often involves written policies and formal training, visual communication tools—especially cartoons—can provide a valuable layer of engagement. Cartoons are accessible, concise, and capable of conveying complex dynamics in a single frame. When used thoughtfully, they can support inclusion…
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Cartoons and Microlearning in Inclusive Training
Inclusive training is most effective when it’s clear, engaging, and easy to remember. For this reason, many organizations now use microlearning—short bursts of focused content—to improve knowledge retention and behavior change. However, even well-designed modules can fall flat if they fail to connect with learners. That’s where cartoons come in. When combined with microlearning, cartoons…
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Using Cartoons to Avoid Stereotypes in the Workplace
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