D&I Spy - Inclusion, Uncovered

We speak with Ajay Mistry, the cofounder of iCAN, a cross company, cultural network supporting employers and their staff about the role of ERGs. Ajay shares his insight into how ERGs can become changemakers and gives his advice on overcoming challenges with real life examples.  

RESOURCES 

https://www.i-can.me

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Come with us as we explore the link between humour and inclusion with Ali Hannon, an award-winning comedy performer and EDI consultant. By day Ali helps companies put the joy into cultural change and business training, by night they might be appearing at a comedy event near you!

Hear us explore the role of humour in inclusion work and how to use it without causing hurt and stereotyping. Also we discuss banter, the line between that and humour and alternative tools to banter you can share with your friends.

Resources:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-hannon/

https://www.instagram.com/ali_improv

https://www.instagram.com/leadingcultureltd

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Join us as we talk to Mark Bateman, CEO and author of Disruptive Leadership. Hear how heat, fuel and oxygen are components of disruptive leadership and learn how you can harness them and drive change.

Resources:

Mark Bateman | LinkedIn

Home - WeQual

www.mark-bateman.com

We speak with Romain Muhammad, anti racism campaigner, about what being anti racist means, the misconceptions and some practical suggestions on how to be anti racist. We also discuss systemic racism and the effort to decolonise society.

Resources

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6062ddb1d3bf7f5ce1060aa4/20210331_-_CRED_Report_-_FINAL_-_Web_Accessible.pdf

https://www.americanscientist.org/article/genetics-and-the-shape-of-dogs#:~:text=Between%2Dbreed%20variation%20is%20estimated,appearance%20but%20genetically%20as%20well

J. and Roberts, B. (1978). Policing the Crisis: Mugging, the State, and Law and Order. The British Journal of Sociology, 29(4), p.511. https://doi.org/10.2307/589668

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We are joined by Jose Ucar, international communication expert, author and Tedx speaker, as we discuss the question of how best to communicate across different cultures. We cover the challenges this brings, and give lots of practical examples for you to try.

Jose is the author of Global Influence, which covers practical advice, self-reflection, and inspiring anecdotes.

Resources:

https://linktr.ee/joseucar

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1781338299/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1701520163&sr=1-1

We talk to Zoe Walters, author, coach and former CPO, and debate whether the DEI function should sit inside or alongside HR.  Also hear great examples of collaboration and some ‘functional’ relationship advice and solutions to when it's not going so well.

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Hear Simon Fanshawe OBE share his thoughts on the recently published ‘The inclusion at work panels recommendations for improving D&I practice in the workplace.’ We discuss the 5 themes coming out of the report , along with the 3 recommendations of the panel.

Resources:

Full report: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inclusion-at-work-panel-report-on-improving-workplace-diversity-and-inclusion/report-on-the-inclusion-at-work-panels-recommendations-for-improving-diversity-and-inclusion-di-practice-in-the-workplace

Simon’s book, The Power of Difference can be found on Amazon.

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We talk to Daniele Fiandaca, founder of Token Man Consulting and Masculinity in the Workplace, as he shares his take on how men can be better allies. We discuss why men should be allies, how to engage them and give practical suggestions you can try in your workplace.

RESOURCES

Masculinity in the Workplace report - https://www.tokenman.org/thought-leadership

Men Leaning in Matrix - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OovRRKb3LbXDdLYZsMnixuugz74FtjJpU8-sBXc5nGg/edit?usp=sharing

Token Man Panel series - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/token-man-panel-series-1095089

Brave Spaces - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/token-man-brave-spaces-2987469

Connect with Daniele - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielefiandaca/

Sign up to the Token Man newsletter - http://eepurl.com/cixUBX

Find out more about Token Man Consulting - https://www.tokenman.org/consulting

After the UK Conservative donor, Frank Hester, was reported to have said that MP, Diane Abbott, made him want to hate all Black women, we spoke to Jenny Garrett, to unpick misogynoir - the misogyny, discrimination, harassment and bias that Black women can face.  Author of ‘Equality vs Equality - Tackling Issues of Race in the Workplace’, Jenny discusses how misogynoir can manifest, what steps workplaces can take and the role of allies. There are lots of practical suggestions in this episode, with actionable insights for all.

Resources:

https://jennygarrett.global/

https://jennygarrett.global/rocking-your-role-the-book/

https://jennygarrett.global/equality-vs-equity-the-book/

We speak to Sonal Shah, author of ‘She Chose Tech’ and discuss the tactics and strategies that companies can implement in order to attract women. We also hear suggestions for addressing some of the challenges faced.

Resources:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/She-Chose-TECH-essential-inspire-ebook/dp/B0CN9HSN1D?nodl=1&dplnkId=5341b387-7ca5-4384-a484-f84f9a123072

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalshahtechdiversity/

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