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Diversity & Inclusion

Why might a company need a diversity and inclusion officer?

Look, I’m gonna be straight with you. A lot of businesses think they don’t need a diversity and inclusion officer. ...
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What are some effective diversity training methods?

Look, I’ve been in enough conference rooms and training sessions to know when diversity training is just checking a box ...
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How can technology aid in promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Look, I’m gonna be real with you for a second. When I first started writing about tech and workplace culture, ...
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What is the difference between diversity and inclusion?

Okay, so here’s the thing. People throw these two words around like they’re the same thing. They’re not. I’ve been ...
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How do diversity initiatives benefit organizations financially?

Look, I get it. When someone starts talking about diversity initiatives, your eyes might glaze over a bit. Mine used ...
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What are some examples of successful diversity and inclusion programs?

Look, I’ve been around the block when it comes to diversity programs. Seen the good, the bad, and the… well, ...
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How can diversity and inclusion lead to increased innovation?

Look, I’m gonna be straight with you. When I first started talking about diversity and innovation years ago, people would ...
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What impact do diversity and inclusion have on employee productivity?

Look, I’ve been in business long enough to see what actually moves the needle. And let me tell you something… ...
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What role do sponsors play in diversity and inclusion events?

Look, I’ve been to my fair share of diversity events over the years. Some that made me want to stand ...
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How can attending a summit help in implementing diversity initiatives?

Look, I’ll be straight with you. When I first heard about diversity summits, I thought “oh great, another conference where ...
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Why is it important to have courageous conversations about race and privilege?

Look, I’m gonna be straight with you. We need to talk about race and privilege. And yeah, it’s uncomfortable. It’s ...
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What are common challenges faced in creating an inclusive workplace?

Look, I’ve been in enough workplaces to know that creating a truly inclusive environment isn’t just about putting up a ...
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What is intersectionality and how is it addressed in diversity and inclusion?

Okay so… let me just dive straight into this because intersectionality is one of those words that gets thrown around ...
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What strategies are effective for promoting diversity and inclusion in organizations?

Look, I’ve been in this game long enough to know that diversity and inclusion isn’t just some corporate buzzword you ...
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How do diversity and inclusion impact company culture?

Look, I’m gonna be straight with you. We’ve all worked somewhere that felt… off. You know what I mean? Like ...
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What types of organizations typically participate in diversity and inclusion summits?

Look, I’ve been to more diversity and inclusion summits than I can count on both hands. And every single time, ...
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How can I become a speaker at a diversity and inclusion conference?

So you want to speak at a diversity and inclusion conference? Good. We need more voices, more stories, more perspectives. ...
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What are some key benefits of attending a diversity and inclusion summit?

Look, I’m gonna be straight with you. When someone asks me why they should spend their hard-earned cash and precious ...
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Who typically speaks at diversity and inclusion events?

Look, I’ve been to more diversity and inclusion events than I can count. And honestly? The speakers lineup is what ...
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What topics are covered at a diversity and inclusion conference?

Look, I’ll be straight with you. If you’re thinking about heading to a diversity and inclusion conference (maybe even the ...
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Why are diversity and inclusion important in the workplace?

Look, I’m gonna be straight with you. When people ask me why diversity and inclusion matter in the workplace, I ...
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What is a diversity and inclusion summit?

Okay, so you’re probably wondering what exactly a diversity and inclusion summit is, right? Let me break it down for ...
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Breaking the Silence: How Social Media is Changing the Game in Opinion Formation

Have you ever hesitated to voice your opinion on a controversial topic, fearing that you might be the odd one ...
Business Lessons

A Tale of Two Cultures: Leadership Lessons from America and Denmark in 2024

Recently two headlines from opposite sides of the Atlantic illustrate a stark contrast between the cultures and political climates of ...
Holidays

How you celebrate the Holidays can ruin relationships

As an expert in Cultural Leadership with decades of experience in this space and I’ve observed a recurring issue during ...
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January 26, let’s talk about it

Omicron, masks, restrictions, and border backflips, this our new reality and it has dominated our conversations ever since Covid-19 reared ...
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The Stolen Generation: The Process of Healing

Recount of and poem based on a visit to the Children of the Bomaderry Aboriginal Children’s Home, birthplace of the ...
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Covid Burnout: Workplace Culture Is On The Decline

An article detailing the increase in burnout amongst Covid and it’s impact on workplace culture, as well as strategies for ...
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5 Ways To Join The Fight For Gender Equality Now

Gender equality is perhaps the most topical issue of today in Australia. Unsurprisingly, the recent report from the World Economic ...
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Name Day vs. Slava – They’re Not The Same Thing

Blog celebrating diversity through detailing the culture and traditional customs behind the Serbian slava and how this differs to a Name Day
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Not Being A Racist Is Not Good Enough

Reasons why the “All Lives Matter” rebuttal to the Black Lives Matter movement is racist and offensive, despite claiming not ...
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Do Black Lives (Really) Matter in Australia?

Does Australia know what they are standing up for when using Black Lives Matter hashtag #blacklivesmatter on social media? Written ...
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How to Manage Your Unconscious Bias

Unconscious bias is something we all bring into the workplace. These learned stereotypes are automatic and unintentional. They are part ...
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A Disturbing Racist Trend in the Media

Disturbing trends of racism, sexism, and homophobia in our news media are on the rise, with world leaders echoing these ...
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Invisible Disabilities

“Invisible disabilities” or “hidden disabilities” are disabilities that are not immediately apparent. Some people with vision lost, may wear contacts. ...
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Growing Your Cultural Intelligence (CQ)

‘Do I really need to learn about culture to be better at my job?’ ‘Don’t you just automatically know this ...
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Culture, Racism, and ‘The Virus’ – How to Culturally Adapt as a Leader

Covid-19 drained the colour from India’s spring festivities. Australia’s older vulnerable people feared being trampled shopping for food. Chinese students ...
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Get 50% off your next 7 CPD Points

  Please take 1 minute to fill in these three Multiple choice questions for your chance to win 50% of the ...
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The Magic Wand to Real Estate Challenges

I bet at some stage you faced a difficult client, testing your boundaries. You may have even had to deal ...
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Happy Easter! How will you celebrate?

Easter is upon us! Enjoy the beautiful 4-day long weekend coming your way. Irrespective of whether you are religious or ...
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A Culture of Giving

The Christmas and New Year period has been and gone, but does this mean that all the giving should stop? ...
Emotional Intelligence

Leading with Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

Sure IQ is important, but there are several tests that proof after a certain  level of IQ (average) it is rather ...
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7 Lessons Learnt on Holiday

7 Lessons from Recent Travels As some of you know I recently spent a month eating and drinking my way ...
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Free Magazine and USA News

I just returned from a month in the USA, where I attended and spoke at the CQ (Cultural Intelligence) Summit. ...
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Discover your Superpowers!

Increase your senses, to increase your influence February 2016 Stories are an important way to get your message across, possibly ...
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