On a rational level, we know that progress isn’t linear. We would love to start something new and simply keep improving consistently over time. But we’re human, not robots, and nothing is ever as simple as going from A to B. There are a myriad of micro-steps, decisions and potential pitfalls in between. It canContinueContinue reading “Going Backwards To Go Forwards”
Author Archives: Siobhan Kangataran
Diversify Your Feed
If you’ve ever participated in unconscious bias training (putting aside any debate as to its effectiveness), you might have been asked about your closest contacts. The people you trust most. And then asked to consider how diverse they are in comparison to your race, ethnicity, age, ability, background, gender, sexual orientation, and so on. OftenContinueContinue reading “Diversify Your Feed”
How to Build an Anti-Racist Business
If you’re building a business, and want it to be anti-racist and inclusive, here are 5 ways for you to begin. #edi #antiracism #diversityandinclusion
Why You Need To Change Processes, Not People, In Order To Achieve Equality
People care about different things. Rightly or wrongly, people react strongly to some things that other people are not affected by. Even when, objectively, they are not comparable, there is no way of controlling what issues will push buttons for people. Over the last year, I have been so aware of who is saying /doingContinueContinue reading “Why You Need To Change Processes, Not People, In Order To Achieve Equality”
Why EDI?
If you’d asked me about Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) a few years ago, I would probably have responded flippantly or dismissively, disregarding it as a “box-ticking” exercise. But after the year we’ve all had, and everything I’ve learned, the need and value of EDI seems clear to me. EDI is not anti-racism. It is not a panacea. But it is a good start. And here’s why: #WhyEDI
Siobhán Kangataran 