Diversity- Equity - Inclusion

Reality? Illusion? Opportunity?

diversity, equity and inclusion in humanitarian settings

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a business imperative - but the reality is often far from what our documents declare.

At Fortune **500 companies, women hold only 19 % of board seats, 15 % of executive officer positions and 5.8 % of CEO positions. (https://tinyurl.com/y3k29kd6).

In the UK in 2021, 76% of white people were employed, compared to 67% of people from all other ethnic groups combined (GOV.UK).

Only 47% of managers feel prepared to have conversations about race with employees (Gallup).

How can you change your organisational culture, the attitudes and mindsets of managers to encourage giving equal opportunity to all? How can you grow both global and local talent? How can you recognize and overcome your own unconscious bias?

My extensive experience in international and cross-cultural settings positions me to support your organisation to translate your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion into measurable progress, making you an employer of choice.

Do you feel overlooked yourself and wonder how to make your contribution and potential more noticeable? Coaching is a powerful way to rediscover youself with curiosity and kindness and aquire new confidence to show your true self to the world.

Do you want to stand out as leader who boosts equity, inclusion and diversity? Do you want your workplace to be known for offering opportunities and respect for all? Let me walk alongside you in transforming the culture of your organisation through your example and leadership.

You want to inspire and motivate your team to connect with your vision during an event? I can help you build thoughtful leadership to engage your team, ignite passion and build ownership of your organisation’s goals.

Are we making any progress in our work towards more inclusivity?

The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) is a widely used tool to assess individuals’ and groups’ mindset toward cultural differences and similarities.

Individuals and organisations invest significant resources to enhance their competencies to better engage with other cultures. But measuring progress can be challenging!

The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) is a widely used tool to assess individuals’ and groups’ mindset toward cultural differences and similarities.

You can use the assessment as a base- and endline survey and enhance learning and accountability for your organisation, specific groups and individuals.

As a qualified administrator of the IDI I can help you determine how this tool can help you achieve your organizational goals.

Cross cultural relationships:

Enjoying the beautiful messiness

cross-cultural diversity

Sometimes our teams feel the divide of the global north vs the global south; roles, benefits and relationships between expat and local staff can result in tensions.

Hurried orientation of expats to the local context can result in cultural faux pas which in certain contexts can constitute an organisational risk.

Poorly supported mobility can cause significant stress.

Some historical divisions have not been adressed and extend their influence into the present.

Working in international organisations requires all members to adjust their native culture to that of the organisation - sometimes this culture is not clearly articulated, socialised and fostered, causing imbalance and frustrations.

Living in a ‘global village’ means that we are regularly engaging with people with different beliefs, customs and habits.

As we each wear our culture like our skin, we are often unaware of it until we experience tension or conflict.

We can become more culturally aware and sensitive, learn tact and respect, confront our biases and learn how to more intentionally leverage our cultural differences as advantage.

Challenges with cultural diversity might be subtle but can grow into significant blockages if not addressed:

I can walk alongside your team and help to untangle what are often unconscious attitudes, values and biases and help them to see their differences as assets which will allow them to achieve their shared goals.

I can help your mobile workforce navigate transitions with serenity and success.

Let me inspire, challenge and encourage your teams through a talk during an event you’re holding