Go ahead and shun inclusion…then see how far you get in 2020 and beyond
When I was recently asked about ‘anti-trends’ and to think about what people shouldn’t do in 2020, ironically the first thing I thought about was two hashtags I had seen trending on Twitter in the preceding 24 hours. The first was #TransPregnancy and the second was #WhitePrivilege – both referenced by people in my network and […]
Inclusive learning: how to make your L&D initiatives accessible to all
Three top tips for designing learning more inclusive learning programmes.
How to attract the next generation of female leaders
We know the problem, but what are the solutions to a lack of women in leadership?
Team synergy: combining personalities for success
Organisations must understand the different personality types that exist within their teams.
The Apprenticeship Levy: the answer to the UK’s diversity and skills crisis?
How apprenticeships can help organisations improve diversity and plug skills gaps.
The diversity challenge? Team cohesion grows from shared goals
Nisha from Finance eyes her lemon meringue cupcake, the topping melting in the sun. Liz from Communications forces a bright grin as she grapples with the microphone. “The winner of the Cupcake King or Queen of 2019 is…” Nisha hasn’t mistakenly entered herself for The Great British Bake Off, she’s just struggling to enjoy the monthly […]
Can digital learning be a catalyst for diversity and inclusion?
While diversity and inclusion have been a strategic business priority for many years now, the focus has largely been on improving recruitment, retention and workplace environments. But research shows that employers need to broaden out their approach because the biggest barrier to diversity and inclusion is now advancement, with women and ethnic minority groups in […]
Video: How to encourage diverse leadership
Leaders are influenced by the examples around them, says Gwen Rhys, CEO of Women in the City, so diverse role models are vital. “It’s often said that women are more empathetic, that they have more emotional intelligence, that they understand (perhaps) the domestic demands of people in their team. I’m not sure that as a […]
Developing female leaders: where are we going wrong?
Women represent half the talent pool, so why the struggle to develop them? Two of the biggest concerns/issues for organisations and CEOs are the lack of leadership talent available and transitioning more women into senior roles to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Despite this, there is still a significant gap of women moving […]
Dyslexic Trainer
Hi guys I’d like some advice please. One of my trainers has struggled for quite a while with spelling and using words in the wrong context. Her delivery on subjects she knows is great – but TTT sessions are difficult and delivery of the new subjects is a painful process for her and delegates alike […]
Leadership programme publishes top 50 women to watch list
The Cultural Leadership Programme has today unveiled its first-ever list of ‘Women to Watch’; featuring 50 female leaders, directors, producers and curators from across the UK. The list follows the 99th International Women’s day, which globally celebrates women and their rights, and highlights women will be leading the way in design, libraries, literature, museums, […]
Are you over the innovation hill?
Being in your 50s may mean you bring wisdom to the table, but do you still have plenty of fresh ideas? Keren Smedley argues that entering middle age doesn’t mean an end to your ability to innovate. Do we lose our creative ability when we hit 50? It’s a question that bothers many of us […]
