Diversity - Case studies |
Interview with Mike Henry (President, HSEC, Marketing & Technology, BHP Billiton): Reflections on investing in leaders to accelerate diversity and inclusion outcomes
Does investing in leaders accelerate organisational diversity and inclusion outcomes? Having spent 18 months working with the Marketing business unit of BHP Billiton we asked the leader, Mike Henry for his reflections. A man of humility, logic and quiet consideration, Mike talks about the importance of collective commitment, being pushed outside his comfort zone and the impact of investing in diversity and inclusion.
Singapore interview, April 2013
Design Thinking leveraging diversity of thought
Systems thinking. Integrative thinking. Design thinking. Diversity of thought. Left brained. Right brained. Whole brained. The character of our thinking seems to be the new competitive currency. So how can we leverage Design Thinking and diversity of thought when creating our future?
Australian case study, September 2012
The Diversity Business Case: Lose distractions, drive real business
Diversity increases business returns! Erika Karp, Managing Director and Head of Global Sector Research at UBS Securities LLC, highlights how embracing diversity of thought drives innovation, increases revenue and return on investment (ROI). Erika argues an open culture helps remove the focus on perceived ‘differences’, breaks down tension and allows employees to focus on the business at hand.
American Interview June 2012
Operatives' experiences of cultural diversity on Australian construction sites
The construction industry is one of the largest and most culturally diverse industries in Australia, with approximately 20% of all workers born overseas. What are the ramifications of this diversity, both in terms of potential inter-group tensions as well as communication?
Australian case study, November 2011
Interview with Michael Luscombe, CEO of Woolworths Ltd
Michael Luscombe shared his view 'from the top', just prior to his retirement as CEO of one of Australia's largest listed companies and employers. We hear his perspective on the role he has played in driving cultural change and improving diversity, particularly the advancement of women.
Australian case study, August 2011
Creating the 'light bulb moment': Unconscious bias leadership awareness training at Freehills
In this interview Gareth Bennett, the HRD at Freehills (an Australian legal firm) discusses Freehills' concerted efforts to address the issue of the retention of highly talented women and their opportunities for advancement, and the 'light bulb moment' when Freehills ran unconscious bias leadership training in 2010/2011.
Australian case study, July 2011
Where to start? Collecting insightful data to set the strategic diversity direction at AGL
In this interview Jane Thomas, Group Head People and Culture, AGL Energy Limited (an Australian Utility) talks about how AGL started its diversity journey by undertaking a diagnostic process to provide its Diversity Council with insightful data to set the strategic direction and allocating resources to implement change.
Australian case study, July 2011
Numbers, numbers, numbers: The power of diversity metrics and accountability at Deloitte Australia
In this interview Margaret Dreyer, Audit Partner and Inspiring Women Lead Partner at Deloitte talks about Deloitte's focus on the impact of creating diversity metrics and accountabilities for leaders in relation to the development and retention of women.
Australian case study, July 2011
Understanding diversity managers' role in organisational change
A key player in the implementation of a diversity & inclusion agenda is the diversity manager. What exactly does that role entail, who is best suited to being a change agent, and how can they play a strategic role in organisational change?
UK research and Australian case study, January 2011
Embracing cultural diversity and inclusion at Credit Suisse
In this article the Head of Global Diversity & Inclusion, Asia Pacific, reflects on the strategies, policies, initiatives, and networks that Credit Suisse has implemented to create an inclusive atmosphere, and the business benefits that follow.
Global case study, February 2009
Johnson and Johnson Medical
We interviewed one of our clients, who have used two of our interactive training techniques at recent leadership conferences, to provide us with their perspective on the outcomes of these methodologies in supporting their diversity journey.
Australian case study, May 2008
