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Diversity Debate Actions E-Book

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INTRODUCTION

LeadershipHQ’s Diversity Debates sparked a number of amazing discussion points and ideas that need to be transformed into actions.

We can’t let these ideas stay just as words. It’s up to all of us to make change happen.

Change needs to happen…


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KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING

One of the clear messages coming out of the debates is that we need to keep having the kind of conversations we had that night.

People don’t all understand the case for change so it’s up to us to make sure it’s known, and then conversation can move on to talking about real action.

It’s also up to us to make sure that the conversation reaches and includes everyone in the organisation.


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START CHANGING ATTITUDES

If we don’t change attitudes, nothing will ever change. We need to change the norm and that means starting at the very beginning. By constantly working away and modelling the attitude you want to see, change will gradually begin.


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TAKE ACTION

“Be the change when it comes to diversity” and ask yourself “If not you, who?” If you just focus on one aspect of diversity you won't get diverse thinking.

Be proactive. Actions do make a difference so make the decision to do one thing every day to promote inclusion.

Companies that are not diverse die…


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KEY

ACTIONS


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Facilitate a similar debate with leaders at your organisation


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Focus on changing your organisational culture to promote

Diveristy & Inclusion


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Commit to being a male champion of change


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Ensure diversity and inclusion through providing women with

leadership training and through internal policy changes


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Ask your organisation what about their Diveristy & Inclusion policies

and how it is measured


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Start a conversation about inclusion at your next leadership meeting


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Focus on Inclusivity rather than Diversity. Celebrate the differences.


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Join the board of a female driven organisation


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Implement diversity and inclusion workshops throughout the

organisation by the end of the year to provide momentum to the Diversity

and Inclusion plan


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Seek out the diversity data in your business


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Talk to Human Resources and get an understanding of your recruitment process and how it incorporates

Diveristy and Inclusion.


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Drive and promote the idea of disability recruitment


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Write your diversity strategy and goals down where everyone can see

it.


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Encourage diversity of thought, hearts and minds of senior leaders. Develop a business case unique to

the organisation, create awareness of it and work towards a cultural change


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Improve flexibility – ask how will I embrace flexible working to support

my team to support their aging relatives, their family commitments

and personal goals?


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So I ask you now, what is the first thing you will do to improve diversity and inclusion in your workplace?

“We are all leaders in the room…”

Sonia McDonald CEO LeadershipHQ


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About LeadershipHQ

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WHY - We believe Great Leaders Make Great Companies. That's Our Why.

HOW - We build leadership confidence and capability for organisations, teams and leaders to be the best they can be.

PURPOSE – Our purpose is to work with organisations and business leaders in relation to developing and growing their leadership, diversity and strategic excellence. Our purpose is to help you reach the full potential of your business by achieving the full potential of your people.

FOCUS - Being leader in the industry; our focus is to provide excellence and results. Our great team work with a number of clients across the globe in leadership, diversity, change and strategy.

WHAT – We are unique. We offer a range of assessments, programs and workshops in leadership, diversity and change. Whether is leadership assessments and coaching, leadership, diversity, engagement or cultural change strategies. We also deliver leadership attitude for emerging leaders and women in leadership programs, neuroscience and masterminds workshops as well as fully customised interventions, programs and workshops.

WE ARE DIFFERENT - We are the leaders in leadership. Our team are focused on partnering with our clients and using our extensive skills and experience in Leadership, Change and Diversity. This point of difference shows in our outcomes and results. It is about YOU and bringing to our clients customised and cutting edge interventions and programs that will deliver amazing return on investment and increased capability.

PASSION - With over 20 years experience we have demonstrated limitless dedication! The LHQ Team lead the pack in cutting edge research and consulting.

If you would love to know more about how LeadershipHQ can partner with you around not only Leadership but Leading Diversity and Inclusion contact us at

LeadershipHQ www.leadershiphq.com.au

Phone: 1300 719 665 Email: [email protected]

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