Seven out of ten workplace diversity and inclusion programmes fail. They don't achieve meaningful change. A partner in an international accounting firm has even said "after every single unconscious bias training that has ever been done, nothing’s ever improved."
So I was fascinated to talk with Shana Gujral in this episode. She's had direct experience of diversity and inclusion programmes which don't have any effect. Shana is determined to change this and her business, Lila, is "revolutionising" diversity and inclusion.
An online platform powered by behavioural science and gamification, Lila is worlds apart from tickbox exercises. It uses bite-sized, implementable chunks of activity, backed by experts and supported with nudge theory, so participants can not only learn, but they can implement actions. Businesses and employees can build inclusive cultures "where everyone can feel seen and heard."
Shana is a serial impact entrepreneur and diversity and inclusion consultant who has also worked in global FMCG businesses. She also tells me about pivots, lessons from a side-hustle and a previous business, and the rocket-fuel effect of incubator and accelerator programmes (see links below).
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