I hardly ever hear anyone talk about the “business case for diversity” anymore, and what a relief.. Yes, by now there’s a mountain of research telling you that an organization that’s both diverse...
Inclusive Onboarding
So you’ve been working on building more inclusive hiring practices; creating more inclusive job descriptions, equitable application processes, and have developed consistent practices for interview...
The job interview – some ideas to mitigate bias
Ok, so we’ve widened the pipeline. We’ve got a diverse and representative pool of candidates. We’ve made some thoughtful selections of who we’re going to meet. And now, the interview! While a...
Looking to hire someone who’ll be a “fit” for your team? Think again.
Who fits on your team? When I ask this question of leaders, we often generate a long list of things like: team player, passionate about their work, hard-working, good sense of humour and the...
What does “intersectionality” mean, anyway?
Quick - what dimension of your identity most defines you? As my friend and colleague Renee Bazile-Jones often asks: If you were in the car with ALL the aspects of your identity, which ones would be...
Unwritten Rules in Leadership
Some things that we might agree on: When grocery shopping, don’t leave your shopping cart in the middle of the aisle When getting on an elevator with one person on it, don’t stand right next to...
We’re certified as WBE!
Starting my business, was a leap of faith. Full of ideas, but knowing little about running a business, I launched Open Line Communications in 2015 with my partner Jill Matcham. I was scared. I've...
Do you want to talk about it?
The other morning, I opted for a longer morning run, aiming for 10 km instead of the usual 4 km. I hadn’t run that distance in a while, so by the 7 km mark, I was flagging. By 8 km, I considered...
I’m ditching my resolutions for 2021
As the clock struck midnight on December 31st and we said a weary goodbye to the chaos of 2020, many of us kicked off the year ahead with the ritual of stating resolutions and goals for the new...
Would you like some feedback on your work?
Maybe you’ve got a colleague who’s always talking over you in zoom meetings. Or a team member whose inappropriate comments on Slack have to be addressed. Or an employee who’s been underperforming...