Inclusion Needs You: Work smarter with the power of diversity

Dr. Joanna Abeyie MBE is a multi-award-winning social impact entrepreneur, champion of diversity, inclusion, and equality as well as making a mark as an award-winning journalist and broadcaster. Joanna has spent the last 14 years increasing the employment of diverse talent through inclusive hiring practices and creating inclusive working cultures.   Launching her first charity Elevation Networks Charitable Trust at 18 alongside six colleagues in 2006, following this Joanna went on to start her own Social Enterprise Shine Media in 2008, which saw her place over 3000 people from diverse backgrounds into work within the creative industries.  Joanna's latest enterprise is founding Blue Moon, a flagship inclusive Executive Search Business and Diversity and Inclusion Consultancy Practice. Before BM, Joanna founded Hyden, part of FTSE 250 Global Recruiter SThree, an executive search and consultancy business. 

Introduction: Blue moons are not as rare as you think  
Part 1: Definition and mindset  

Defining Difference: ‘Us vs Them'  
Allyship and how to really be an ally 
Equity Vs Equality 
Misunderstanding Intersectionality 
Your micro aggressions and where they come from 
Fragility and Othering  

Part 2: The problem with diversity is.... What to stop doing and start doing 

Meaningful relationships with talent  
Transparent and impartial recruitment and progression processes 
The curse of the diversity scheme and why you can do better 

Part 3 – Inclusive Habits  

Be accountable 
If it doesn't work, change it 
Stop making mountains out of mole hills 
Cut the C**p, what can you do right now 
Values as unifiers  
Quick wins and long-term thinking  

Conclusion – Inclusion starts with ‘I'