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As I work with companies on ensuring clinical trials represent the real world there is well-meaning intention to provide unconscious bias training to sites staff as was recommended in the June 2024 FDA Guidance. However, does this training make real impact? For the most part, I doubt it. Please take a listen to @Dustin Washington from The Human Solidarity Project talk about "groundwater" and how their approach helps make real change on the unconscious level. #clinicaltrials #RWE #healthequity

🌟 Client Highlight! 🌟 The Cultural Intelligence Project (TCIP) played a pivotal role in enhancing their First Nation policy review and processes through a cultural intelligence lens. By leveraging our expertise in cultural competency, TCIP provided comprehensive review and recommendations consulting to Silva Capital. The work focused on integrating Indigenous perspectives and knowledge into their policies, ensuring respectful and inclusive practices. “Our work with Silva Capital underscores our commitment to fostering cultural intelligence and supporting organizations in creating meaningful, inclusive environments,” said [Adele Peek], [Co-Founder] of TCIP. “We are thrilled to see the positive impact of our collaboration on their policies and processes.” The work completed not only strengthened Silva Capital’s commitment to Indigenous empowerment but also set a benchmark for industry best practices. [Roger Cameron], from Silva Capital said "We are really happy with where we have landed with this." For more information on how we can assist your organization, visit The Cultural Intelligence Project website. P.S. Feel free to share this success story! 🎉 #ClientHighlight #CulturalIntelligence #IndigenousEmpowerment #PolicyReview #InclusivePractices #Partnership #SilvaCapital #TCIP

Spoiler: the blog isn’t about how to be inclusive of participants. This is about how to build an inclusive research team - and why this matters. #AcademicLife #Complexity #Transdisciplinary

Inclusion matters for all stages and types of academic research, not just public engagement or working with research participants. This blog describes some of the reality of finding ways to work inclusively on a complex multi-partner, multi-disciplinary research project [spoiler: We find it helps to reframe working together in complex teams as working cross-culturally.]

When I attend professional conferences it is reasonable for me to expect the speakers, panels and attendees to reflect the diversity of the multicultural and Indigenous communities we work with in Australia. Yet time and time again I do not find this, it is the exception rather than the standard. There is a dominance of whiteness and what troubles me most is how it leaves the people of colour in those spaces often feeling culturally unsafe and excluded. That the allyship that is spoken of is performative. The lack is representation is not because of the lack of talent, there are countless brilliant Indigenous and people of colour leaders and experts, it’s a lack of intention and effort. We must do better than this. How can the non for profit movement champion equity, inclusion, systemic change, social justice, cultural safety and allyship if we only give it lip service. It takes intention. It takes work. And it’s ok that everyone is at a different stage of that journey as long as we have all begun it. Take that first step, no matter how small. You will make mistakes (I have made many), that’s ok, it is the only way we learn, mature and grow. I grow from my mistakes and I still have much more work to do myself as a leader, there is no finish line. It’s not a one off event or action, it is a transformative way of working and leading to keep pace with a profoundly unequal society. And its not about doing it from a place of shame or guilt but because it’s the smart and right thing to do. It will make us better. Our movement stronger. Our organisations more effective. Our impact more meaningful. Our communities more safer, fairer, inclusive and cohesive. Which is what we all ultimately want.

This was one of the first events I attended as an EmployIndy team member and it's still one of my favorite events each year. So what? I'll tell you what: 1.) If you're doing great things at your organization around DEIB, NOMINATE yourself!! Tell people about why it's important to you and what it means to be a great organization. 2.) Attend! If you aren't fully confident in where you are at on the DEIB journey, that's ok! Attending this event is such a great way to network with others and learn how you can move the needle. (Pst, I know some people that can help you with those goals too). REGISTER &/OR NOMINATE YOURSELF TODAY!! https://lnkd.in/g3z4x8Ke

I’m thrilled to announce that the CLEAR Pathways programme has been selected as a FINALIST for #ProjectoftheYear at the prestigious BPIC Awards #BPICAwards24 🎉🏆 This recognition isn't just a personal achievement – it’s a celebration of collective effort and vision. I want to give a special shout-out to my incredible co-creator, Layo Obembe, whose brilliance and dedication have been instrumental in shaping this initiative. Together over the last 4 years, we’ve built something truly transformative. CLEAR Pathways is revolutionising how we address the ethnicity pay gap within #UKParliament. Our three-pillar approach is making waves: 1️⃣  #CulturalTransformation: Fostering open dialogues on race and diversity  2️⃣  #BAMEDevelopment: Accelerating growth through tailored educational modules  3️⃣  #UnblockingPotential: Creating opportunities through our change agent network But the real magic? The secret sauce? It’s in our amazing team and the participants who’ve embraced this journey. Your commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace is the heart of our success. To everyone who’s been part of this journey – from our dedicated team members to our supportive leadership and every participant who’s taken a step towards change – this recognition belongs to all of us. 👏 As we look forward to the awards ceremony on 5th December at Church House Westminster, let’s celebrate how far we’ve come and get excited about the journey ahead. We have made a significant impact, influenced change, and are leaving a legacy by exploring the expansion of the CLEAR Pathways model across other Parliaments, the public sector, and beyond. This is just the beginning! Who’s with us in championing representation in the workplace? Share your thoughts or experiences below! #CLEARPathways #DiversityInLeadership #EthnicityPayGap #InclusiveWorkplace #UKParliament #BPICAwards #ProjectOfTheYear #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #DEI #MadeByDyslexia #diversityisstrength #DiversityInLeadership #EthnicityPayGap #InclusiveWorkplace #diversitychampion #DEI #RaceAtWork

Its hard to hear about how #inclusive organisations are when they don’t recognise how power is centralised and reproduced within their organisations. This is the definition of *exclusion*. Intersectional representation matters. It requires difficult conversations, a willingness to learn and intentionality. 💡If you want a guide, please reach out. #leadership #representation #DEI #culture #conferences #events

📄 Earlier this month, Noelia Cantero, Director of EARLALL, highlighted the strategic role of the #SKYLAInterreg project during the Research and Innovation Working Groups of the Harnessing Talent Platform (HTP). The HTP is a platform dedicated to supporting regions in addressing demographic changes and counteracting the decline of tertiary-educated populations across the EU. By fostering knowledge exchange and guiding regional strategies, the platform ensures regions are equipped to attract, train, and retain talent. During the meeting, two initiatives under SKYLA showcasing its contributions to integrating vocational education and training (VET) into regional development were presented: 📌 Regional Skills Dublin, which supports local businesses in identifying and addressing workforce skills needs. 📌 Mind the Gap (Skåne Region, Sweden), which equips organisations with effective tools for training and recruitment success. Curious to learn more? Read the article below: 👉 https://bit.ly/407q5S3 Region Skåne Fingal County Council ASEV - Agenzia per lo Sviluppo Empolese Valdelsa RESOLVO Responsible Solutions