by admin | Mar 11, 2021 | Definitions and explanations, Inclusive workplace practices, Personal experience, Racism
(The theme of International Women’s Day 2021 is #ChooseToChallenge. I recognise that being white, financially secure and with a strong support network it is safe for me to #ChooseToChallenge when it may not be for others.) “Unconventional”. That’s the word that...
by admin | Mar 10, 2021 | gender equality, Inclusive workplace practices, Women in STEM
(The Theme of International Women’s Day 2021 is #ChooseToChallenge. I am aware that being white, financially secure and having a strong support network affords me the privilege to challenge where it may not be safe for others to do so) Whilst rummaging through...
by admin | Feb 1, 2021 | gender stereotyping, Inclusive workplace practices, Training
I’ve just started another run of my Consciously Inclusive Leadership Programme, working with the leadership team of a small brewery who are growing rapidly and want to make sure their inclusive ethos continues as the company grows. One of the discussion topics in the...
by admin | Jan 13, 2021 | Inclusive workplace practices, Racism
2020 was the year many people and organisations committed to eradicating structural racism, and doing more to learn and understand about the experiences of people from the global majority. In the aftermath of the death of George Floyd, social media feeds were blacked...
by admin | Jun 9, 2020 | Inclusive workplace practices, Training
by Ellie Highwood and Alice Mpofu-Coles Last week, I co-wrote a blog for SUMS Consulting about the benefits of coaching for academics leading teams and departments at this challenging time. A friend contacted me and suggested I write about the benefits of coaching and...
by admin | May 14, 2020 | Inclusive workplace practices
By Ellie Highwood I am forced to conclude a rather unsatisfactory – “it depends”. And what does it depend on, you ask? Well, just as in the pre-Covid19 world, it depends on the intent and skills of those running the meeting. So basically, if someone is going to...
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