Here you'll find my latest articles exploring inclusive leadership, equality, diversity, and creating culture change in your organisation. Each article dives deeper into key topics, offering insights, strategies, and reflections drawn from real experience. Whether you're looking to challenge your thinking, spark new ideas, or take practical steps toward inclusion, these articles are here to support your journey.
The Role of Community Engagement
in Diversity Initiatives
In this article, we will explore why community engagement matters for successful and sustainable progress in EDI, while providing practical guidance and actionable steps for embedding community engagement into your EDI strategy.
The Power of Storytelling in Diversity
and Inclusion Initiatives
In this article, we will explore how narrative can humanise Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) efforts, embed cultural change, and mobilise teams toward meaningful inclusion. Specifically, we will provide practical steps to craft, share, and listen to stories in a way that drives authenticity and organisational momentum for EDI.
The Impact of Inclusive Language on
Organisational Culture
In this article, we’ll explore how inclusive language influences organisational culture, provide insight into why it matters and offer practical steps you can take as a senior leader or EDI manager to integrate inclusive language into your communications and leadership practices.
The Power of Active Listening in
Inclusive Interactions
In this article, we’ll explore the importance of active listening in inclusive interactions and provide practical steps for leaders and EDI managers to embed this practice into everyday leadership.
Disrupting Bias in Performance
Reviews and Promotion Processes
In this article, we’ll explore how bias shows up in performance reviews and promotion processes and offer practical steps to disrupt it.
Inclusive Marketing: Reflecting
Diversity in Brand Messaging
In this article, we’ll explore why inclusive marketing is essential and provide practical steps you can take to ensure your brand messaging reflects and respects the full diversity of society.
Overcoming Resistance to
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
In this article, we’ll explore why resistance to EDI arises, the different forms it can take, and most importantly, practical strategies senior executives and EDI managers can use to address it effectively.
The Role of Employee Feedback in
Improving Diversity and Inclusion
In this article, we’ll explore why employee feedback is essential for improving diversity and inclusion, and provide practical steps you can take to design, gather, and act on feedback effectively.
The Business Case for Diversity:
Why Diverse Teams Perform Better
In this article, we will explore the tangible benefits of diverse teams and provide senior executives and EDI leaders with actionable strategies to effectively highlight the business case for diversity in their organisations.
Empowering Women
in the Workplace
In this article, we will explore practical steps that senior executives and EDI leaders can take to build a more inclusive and supportive environment for women, focusing on actionable strategies that can make a measurable difference.
The Hidden Cost of Leading EDI:
How to Avoid Burnout While Driving Change
In this article we will explore how to recognise burnout and provide practical steps to prevent it, ensuring that you can continue your vital work without compromising your well-being.
Navigating the EDI Backlash:
A Strategic Approach for Leaders
In this article, we explore the roots of the backlash, outline strategic responses, and provide practical guidance to ensure that EDI remains a cornerstone of a thriving, forward-thinking organisation. By taking a proactive stance, leaders can turn challenges into opportunities and reinforce why diversity and inclusion are fundamental to long-term success and innovation.
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