During my global advocacy for inclusion and diversity success it is clear that COVID-19 and the rapid shift in how we work will forever change the approach we take to D&I. I also believe that COVID-19 has highlighted to us all the urgency of creating a sense of belonging for all. I speak about this and … Read More
Having a sense of belonging is an essential element of feeling included. But how do you ensure EVERY member of your team feels like they belong? Just because YOU or someone else in the team feel included – doesn’t mean that this is how EVERYONE feels. And you may not know or even understand why someone doesn’t feel like they belong! Creating a … Read More
In an environment where leaders are loudly and proudly shouting about how good they are at driving their women in leadership strategies and their wider diversity and inclusion training programs – they seem to be ignoring the massive risk that’s looming! We see male champions of change being very vocal – which I applaud (for the genuine!). … Read More
Unfortunately, there’s no one simple answer for gender equity success in organisations. Despite many trying hard! I do know what needs to be fixed as a priority. This article will focus on that one thing. Let me explain. I have commonly seen organisations focus their women in leadership strategy on investing heavily in women in … Read More
Do you know what your diversity and inclusion strategy is actually costing your organisation? Can you track spend and ROI effectively? According to a Forbes article: Organisations spend about $8 billion per year on diversity and inculsion training with little to show for their efforts. The swamp seems muddier than ever. The hidden costs of … Read More
A strong strategy to support cultural inclusiveness is needed by organisations now more than ever. We have been welcomed into our colleagues’ homes. We have pivoted quickly to more inclusive work practices. How now do we bring these practices with us to our new normal? How do we ensure we don’t revert to habit? How do we maintain a sense … Read More
When it comes to leading a team that displays characteristics of an inclusive workplace, leaders are confused. There are so many theories on the best type of leadership and the best type of measures. Which one should they pick? Let’s explore what it means to be inclusive, the benefits around, and the characteristics of an inclusive … Read More
Let’s talk about career sponsorship. Career sponsorship is a long-term, hands-on commitment to encouraging, fighting for and creating advancement opportunities for high-potential individuals. The Sponsor Effect, a research report published by the Center for Work-Life Policy notes that men are more likely than women to have sponsors throughout their career. As a result, they are likely to receive more promotions and career opportunities. By contrast, women often … Read More
I’m sorry to be the one to break it to you, but it’s highly unlikely that you are a very inclusive leader. And you need to go on a journey to understand what that means and where you may have shortfalls. I’m here to start you off on the right foot… It’s the trend for … Read More
I know times are tough and creating an inclusive culture may not be on the agenda for many organisations. Most are in the mode of restructure after restructure and redundancies. And there is constant pressure to meet budgets and make more money. It’s worth mentioning, though we won’t spend a lot of time covering it, … Read More