Effectively Embedding DEI

Creativity in the Workplace with Anna Yanatchkova

In this episode of the Inclusion at Work Podcast we sit down with Anna Yanatchkova, Senior Manager, Global Goals Planning & Engagement and acting Head of Inclusion at the iconic Sydney Opera House.

We dive deep into the topic of creativity, exploring:

• Why we are all ‘creative people’
• The importance of creativity for problem solving in organisations and as a society
• The connection between creativity, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion
• How to go about fostering more creative cultures, including the roles of leaders and how we might think about the role of methods such a Design Thinking

Effectively Embedding DEI

Effectively Embedding DEI is the second podcast in our new Thinking Differently About DEI series.

In this series we explore how we can find new ways to solve the biggest challenges in DEI. This episode looks at how we can shift away from attempting ineffective ‘transformational’ change to embedding DEI through “1%ers”; small changes that make a big difference.

Based on learnings from a broad range of organisations, we share:

• The challenges with how many organisations are trying to look at DEI as a “bolt on”
• A new model to think about embedding DEI from a “1%ers” approach
• How this model can be applied to your organisation with real life examples 

📧 Connect with Us

To talk to us about anything culture change or DEI, email us at [email protected]

What you’ll learn about

00:01:06 - Embedding DEI into Organizations

00:02:31 - Prevailing Attitudes and Challenges in DEI

00:03:15 - The Cycle of DEI Efforts and Incremental Change

00:05:11 - Inspiration from Cycling and Small Changes

00:07:36 - Benefits of Incremental Approach in DEI

00:09:25 - Examples of 1% Changes for DEI

00:14:18 - Strategic Approach to 1% Changes

00:17:13 - Measuring the Impact of DEI Initiatives

00:23:27 - Summary and Next Episode Preview

Links

1. Leaders For Good
2. Kerry Boys
3. Phil Cross
4. Making sense of DEI complexity - PODCAST
5. Whole Systems Model

Making Sense of DEI Complexity

Making Sense of DEI Complexity, the first in our new Thinking Differently About DEI series.

In this series we explore how we can find new ways to solve the biggest challenges in DEI. This first episode looks at how we can simplify DEI to help our team make sense of the work we are doing and to use our stretched resources in the most effective way. Based on learnings from a broad range of organisations, we share:

• The challenges with how many organisations are taking a “diversity group” first approach to DEI
• A new model to think about DEI from a “foundations first” approach
• How this model can be applied with real life examples including strategy and L&D

📧 Connect with Us

To talk to use about anything culture change or DEI, email us at [email protected]

What you’ll learn about

• 00:01:27 Lack of progress in representation.
• 00:05:06 Making sense of DEI complexity.
• 00:08:05 DEI complexity challenge.
• 00:13:23 DEI strategy from an inclusion first perspective.
• 00:16:16 Strategic pillars in DEI.
• 00:20:09 Focusing on inclusion and strategy.
• 00:23:57 Allyship training and inclusion.
• 00:27:09 Collective problem solving for ERGs.
• 00:30:14 Moving to an Inclusion Foundation's approach.
• 00:34:12 Building a platform for inclusion.
• 00:37:21 DEI work and inclusion foundations.

Links

1. Leaders For Good
2. Kerry Boys
3. Phil Cross

Increasing Leadership Diversity

Join Kerry Boys and Phil Cross as they delve into the complexities of fostering diversity within leadership teams on the latest episode of ‘Inclusion at Work,’ a Leaders for Good podcast.

In this discussion, they shine a light on the hurdles faced by organizations striving for diverse senior leadership.

They talk candidly about the limited candidate pools and the challenges faced by historically marginalized groups in accessing leadership roles, leading to the current disparities.

Kerry and Phil unpack the various barriers obstructing representative leadership groups, offering insights into the complexities of the issue.

But it's not just about problems; it's about solutions. Tune in as they share practical strategies for achieving genuine diversity and inclusion within leadership.

📧 Connect with Us

To talk to use about anything culture change or DEI, email us at [email protected]

What you’ll learn about

• 00:00:33 Increasing diversity in leadership is important for organizations.
• 00:06:03 Importance of diversity targets.
• 00:10:29 Improving diversity in recruitment.
• 00:14:17 Inclusive hiring drives better results.
• 00:19:02 Focus on diversity and inclusion.
• 00:27:15 Focus on inclusion, not just diversity.
• 00:32:44 Strategic approach to diversity and inclusion.
• 00:34:36 Long-term approach for DEI.

Links

1. Leaders For Good
2. Kerry Boys
3. Phil Cross

Effective ERGs: Overcoming common challenges to increase impact

At their best employee resource groups (ERGs) provide a space for connection, mutual support and career development for their members. They benefit the organisation by driving strategic priorities and help the communities they advocate for by addressing inequity and creating positive change. 

But at their worst, ERGs can become demotivated and negative. They can generate additional and non impactful work for themselves and others, and also create risks through organisational misalignment and agitation for change that might not actually be possible or desirable. 

In this episode Kerry Boys and Phil Cross deep dive into what an effective ERG looks like and how we can ensure they impact our organisations and our teams positively.