Especially since 2020, numerous organizations and companies have sought to make the language used in their marketing, everyday communication, and their code more inclusive. There are numerous logistical hurdles, especially when there are thousands if not tens of thousands of artifacts that need changing. But one of the biggest hurdles is getting investment in the changes beyond your DEI team, which is key to making inclusive language become the norm. One way to increase investment is to open source your glossary of terms to modify and their replacements. This talk will discuss the lessons learned from using this approach at Canonical, from initial planning to an established process. A transparent, collaborative approach can turn conflict into constructive dialogue, reduce the load on understaffed DEI teams and groups, and organically broaden the scope of your efforts. In addition to the talk, there will be time for discussion.
Speakers: Monica Ayhens-Madon