Diversity Toolkit

Harvey Nash

Forward-thinking businesses are recognising that diversity isn’t just about equal opportunity. In a world that is increasingly fast moving, competitive and customer focused, diversity is about having an organisation that can think differently, understand its customer base and innovate to create competitive advantage. In this series of interviews, Carol Rosati speaks to 10 business leaders, who have been at the forefront of this change. We call it a ‘toolkit’, but you won’t hear much about policies or procedures. Instead, the tools come in more subjective form. You will hear about culture, tenacity, learning from mistakes, passion, compassion and, even, courage - to provide ideas, guidance and perhaps some inspiration.

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Levelling the playing field

Diversity Toolkit

11/03/14 • 13 min

Ian Powell discusses levelling the playing field in talent management not to bias it in any particular direction, but to give everyone an equal opportunity to come onto that playing field and be the best that they can possibly be.

Building successful networks

Diversity Toolkit

11/06/14 • 23 min

Chris Sullivan and Heather Melville talk about the business impact of the successful RBS Focused Women's network and others to celebrate difference.

The 7S model

Diversity Toolkit

11/10/14 • 10 min

Sir Nigel Knowles tells us how he has used McKinsey's 7S model to create and develop a diverse workforce.

Unconscious bias

Diversity Toolkit

11/12/14 • 13 min

Nicholas Cheffings discusses the impact of unconscious bias and understanding the different ways men and women communicate.

Knowing the numbers

Diversity Toolkit

11/04/14 • 14 min

Cilla Snowball discusses the importance of measuring where you are and where you want to be and making diversity an integral part of your business culture.

The role of sponsors

Diversity Toolkit

11/05/14 • 11 min

Lady Barbara Judge discusses the role of sponsors and the importance of building relationships with people you trust and create your own private board of directors.

Laying the foundations for cultural change

Diversity Toolkit

11/07/14 • 16 min

Michael Cole-Fontayn discusses the importance of creating an environment where employees can be their authentic selves, which will enable them to contribute more fully.