Founded by the brilliant Joanna Theis and Gemma Harris (FLPI), Developing Growth is a Learning and Development consultancy that believes learning should be accessible for all. With nearly 20 years of combined experience in learning and development and professional coaching, they pride themselves on designing and delivering programmes that drive positive change that impacts performance, growth and business success. They are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all voices are heard and valued.
Our Community is a directory of amazing specialists that can help with all sorts of EDI related issues and challenges that you might be encountering on your journey.
Founded by the brilliant 🌍 Tarrah Nhari, with their official launch today 🎉 Tammwe are dedicated to bridging the gap between global businesses and African freelancers. Their marketplace provides a trust-driven platform for freelancers and businesses to discover, connect, collaborate, and transact with each other.
Our Community is a directory of amazing specialists that can help with all sorts of EDI related issues and challenges that you might be encountering on your journey.
This message is even more powerful and important now, than it was 5 months ago when we originally posted it.
Why? I hear you ask…
There is currently so much negative noise out there about EDI (DEI, DE&I or however you want to arrange the letters!).
Headlines suggesting EDI is dead, needs rebranding etc. 🙄
In light of what is happening in the US, it is easy to see why some people, organisations and the media are jumping on that particular bandwagon right now. Having Trump as a friend, rather than an adversary, probably seems a sensible option.
However, if you are an organisation with principles (and nothing to gain from having Trump as your mate), that understands it’s people are it’s greatest asset, why wouldn’t you show them you have their back?
Cancelling, re-branding or down-playing EDI sends a very clear message to your people (especially women, disabled, LGBTQ+, global ethnic majority, religious, neurodiverse, low socio-economic etc.) and customers:
✅ You are OK with them being discriminated against. ✅ You don’t want to have to treat them ethically/fairly. ✅ You don’t really want them working for/buying from you.
It might take a little while to feel the affects of this move, whilst they start looking for jobs with an employer (or products/services from a supplier) who does value them.
But they will vote with their feet soon.
At a time when division and hatred seems to be all around us, NOW is the perfect time to take a stand, be proud to be different and show how much ALL your employees and customers matter to you.
Founded by the fantastic Cecilia Harvey, Cultural Nexus design data-informed frameworks that embed inclusion, drive innovation and create lasting impact. Utilising the GC Index and their Cultural Intelligence Assessment they help organisations turn diversity into a strategic advantage.
Our Community is a directory of brilliant specialists that can help with all sorts of EDI related issues and challenges that you might be encountering on your journey.
This month the brilliant Lydia Charilaou, CEO & Founder of Labyrinth Consultants Limited has been discussing the importance of goal setting. Her insights reminded us how essential goals are for advancing EDI initiatives.
Lydia emphasises the importance of effective goal setting, whether personal, professional or both (Click https://lnkd.in/dT4BDciS to watch the OnDemand recording). She highlights the importance of humanising goals by connecting emotions, thoughts and behaviours to the process. Lydia also shares valuable insights on establishing the “why” behind goals, especially for measuring impact and identifying benchmarks, milestones, and achievements.
From an EDI perspective, clients often come to us with the broad goal of “improving EDI”. They know they need or want to make improvements but aren’t sure exactly what or how to begin.
Identifying what needs to change, and why, is often the hardest task. Without that understanding, EDI goal setting becomes vague and immeasurable. This lack of direction can lead to a loss of focus and enthusiasm. Importantly, when success measures have not clearly been defined nor has consideration been given on ways to measure impact (and often ROI), Leadership may withdraw budget and support.
To address these challenges Labyrinth Consultants’ ‘Humanising Goals for Impact’ masterclass delves into the alignment of personal values with professional aspirations. It explores creating adaptable and meaningful goal-setting processes that truly resonate with individuals. Additionally, it highlights how enhancing employee morale and productivity can be achieved through better goal alignment.
Founded by the brilliant Lydia Charilaou, Labyrinth Consultants specialise in creating environments where every voice is heard and valued. Their mission aligns perfectly with ours, to transform toxic, challenging workplaces into inclusive, high-performing spaces.
Our Community is a directory of brilliant specialists that can help with all sorts of EDI related issues and challenges that you might be encountering on your journey.
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