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In some quarters, there’s still a wariness about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Critics argue that DEI initiatives lower standards in the name of being “woke” or that they amount to bureaucratic box-ticking that distracts from real business priorities. This is a misunderstanding — and a costly one. At its core, DEI is not about lowering the bar; it’s about removing unnecessary barriers so that the best talent can rise regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, disa

Reflecting on the start of the journey of new founders, it’s clear that it’s a difficult path with common pitfalls and challenges. This is a good time to reach out for peer support or mentoring but it can be difficult for founders to see this as reinforcement rather than a weakness. Many people suffer silently, and others give up. It’s useful to consider some of the challenges and solutions to overcome these, 1. Securing Funding and Managing Cash Flow Difficulty attracting in

Some years ago, after an initial consultation session, a client the leader of her organisation, shared an insight with the assurance of...

Managing a charity successfully requires a combination of passion, strategy, and effective leadership. As a consultancy specialising in...