Machine learning systems use artificial intelligence to process data. If the machines are processing the data surely, it’s fair? Or are there biases built into these systems? And are the people creating the algorithms diverse enough to think about all […]
How inclusive is your organisation?
Everyone is talking about how to make organisations more inclusive, but how do you know what “more” looks like? How can you tell what changes you need to make in order to increase diversity and inclusion? Your starting point has to be figuring out your current situation.
What did you just say? Microaggressions and how to deal with them
Imagine the scene, just after being promoted to a senior role, you arrive at a meeting. No one there looks anything like you. As you take a seat, someone looks at you, sneers, and asks you to pour the coffees. […]
Why do you need different types of people in your teams to succeed?
Inclusive recruitment is a top priority for most organisations right now. But why does it matter and what’s all the fuss about? Is this simply the latest trend? And if you’re not thinking about it, why should you be concerned? […]
Do you avoid challenging conversations? Here’s 5 reasons why you might not be the only one
Do the words “we need to talk about this” fill you with dread? Do you put off talking to people about difficult subjects? Or do you go into them head-on and end up clashing with people? Truth is, most people […]
How to be a genuinely powerful ally
When the Black Lives Matter protests were at the forefront last summer, there were a lot of people asking what they can do, and saying how terrible they felt about it all. There were black squares posted on Instagram, there […]
Imposter syndrome: the truth, and how to not let it rule you
Fake it till you make it? Yes, sure we would love to do that. Trouble is, the truth is that faking it, exuding confidence, and not worrying about what people think is a tough ask. People you see might look […]
Why we learn from stories and why we need to see ourselves in them
Children are told stories to entertain them and help them learn about the world. We remember the things we are told in those stories. We learn about right and wrong and about how lives are lived through them. And they […]
Productivity hacks – 5 tips to help you do more things
It’s kind of hilarious that I’m writing about productivity hacks. You see, I’m quite the expert at finding things to do instead of the tasks I should be doing. If I’ve got a big presentation to write, or a report […]
Do you have the power to just say no?
Saying no is one of those things that comes easy to some people, and for others it’s the hardest thing ever. There are training courses to learn how to say no, and coaching programs to help people to learn this […]