There is serious underrepresentation of women in leadership, according to the latest Women in the Workplace 2022 report to come out from McKinskey. It’s an issue for organisations because the data shows that companies do better when they appoint more women to leadership positions. So, why then are women still leaving leadership roles in droves? Or, … Read More
Groupthink occurs when members of the group agree with each other in their setting in order to reach a harmonious consensus. As a result, decision making is often impaired because individual thoughts, ideas, and opinions are not contributed – or if they are, they are not considered – in favour of a cohesive outcome. People’s ability … Read More
When we consider “what is social inclusion”, especially in the workplace, we look at it from two lenses: being inclusive and being social. Being social at work doesn’t always come naturally to some generations – especially if you’re of the mind where you stick to business topics at work and keep your personal lives for … Read More
In this article we’re going to look at how you can define inclusive behaviour within your organisation – because it’s not just enough to talk about inclusive behaviour, you have to put it into practice. We’re going to dive into what inclusive behaviour comprises and looks like in an organisation’s day-to-day. Remember this: If … Read More
It is imperative that workplaces start valuing diversity and should never take the difference and uniqueness of their employees for granted. As inclusive leaders you should be constantly communicating with your diverse team about how much you value their presence and contribution in your organisation. Letting them know you care is key. Valuing the diversity that your … Read More
Diversity in the workplace is when your workforce is a dynamic bunch of people. They’re folks that come from different backgrounds, cultures, experiences, skills, genders, races, religions, sexual orientations and more. And of course, there are many benefits to having a diverse workforce. Such as: Usually, the more diversity in the workplace is, the higher … Read More
One thing I am certain of is that organisations cannot accomplish diversity and inclusion without investing in inclusive leadership coaching. A first step is for organisations to make establishing inclusive leaders a strategic priority. While it is admirable to adopt training solutions for employees at all levels in the hopes of developing a more inclusive workplace; … Read More
If there is one thing I’ve seen time and time again in my many conversations with leaders, it’s that not only is D&I fatigue very real, it also becomes transparent in a workplace when there is a lack of focus and awareness on micro action. Positive micro actions are evident in a workplace that is focused on holding leaders accountable to their daily words, behaviours and actions. It is in this repetition of their micro habits, where the whole picture comes together for … Read More
What will workplace wellbeing, diversity and inclusion look and feel like to organisations post Covid-19? I committed to having 100 virtual coffees with leaders and diversity and inclusion experts from around the world. I have been having some very interesting conversations. My question is: What does the pivot in diversity and inclusion start to look … Read More
Most organisations are fatigued with their approach to an inclusion and diversity strategy which doesn’t seem to get impactful results. Leaders are supportive of D&I but it’s hard for it to be a real priority when there are so many expectations on leaders and what they are responsible for. The reality is that a role that works in advocacy … Read More