The traditional model of business is broken
Traditional models of business that only consider profit above all else are broken. A new more human centred, purpose led approach is needed.
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The Power of Perspective
When were you last wrong? Did you try to hide it or were you open about it? How did being wrong make you feel? We have been conditioned to think that being wrong is bad or something to be ashamed of. But let’s consider the extreme examples of how this might play out in a …
Creating Deaf Friendly Workplaces
Insights on creating deaf friendly workplaces from Spencer Collins.
Part 6: How to drive inclusive action using the ‘Diversily Inclusive Lenses’
Learn about the 8 lenses you can use to embed including thinking into every day.
The Diversily Inclusive Leadership Series
By Marissa Ellis, Founder and CEO Diversily Forward thinking organisations are waking up to the importance of workplace diversity and inclusion. They see it, not as a compliance box ticking exercise, but as an embedded cultural shift that drives performance. My personal mission is to change mindsets, by helping leaders develop, what I call, ‘inclusive …
Adventures in Tech — more ladies needed
A couple of years ago I had a surprising realisation. I realised that I am a role model. In fact, we are all role models. What we choose to do with that responsibility is entirely up to each of us. What I hadn’t fully appreciated was that when you are a minority, as I am …
IMG Leadership Series with Marissa Ellis
I joined IMG, virtually to share my story and talk about leadership, change and inclusion. It was a great honour to be the crescendo of their leadership series. I planted some seeds that will change the way people think, forever. If you are reading this, I hope you too will find some inspiration in my story …
Why The Neutral Middle Is hindering Progress
Most of us belong to the neutral middle — but being neutral is no longer enough. Frankly, it isn’t actually neutral, either. It’s a tacit agreement that things are okay as they are, when they patently aren’t. Marissa Ellis, Founder of Diversily and creator of the Change Canvas was interviewed on the Inclusion Works podcast. What we talked about: …
Know Your Audience & They Will Make You Famous
“When you get to know your audience; who they are, how they think and what they really want, you can’t help but start to take their perspective. And perspective-taking can be powerful. Social Psychologist Adam Galinsky says: “When I take your perspective, and I think about what YOU really want, you’re much me likely to give me …