Leadership and Diversity from Dr. Vergehese

Having moved recently with my family from Melbourne to Perth, I have noticed the difference we all have in adapting to change. What is really interesting is the difference between my personal and professional levels….

While there are always two sides to every story, the situation that occurred recently in Melbourne with an Indigenous elder highlights the importance of Cultural Intelligence. It also shows the mis-steps individuals and organisations often…

The 21st March was International day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. In Australia this day falls during Harmony week, a celebration of diversity of the nation. While the name may make it easier to…

It was reported recently in Australia that burnout is becoming more and more frequent. Burn out can be described as “ a special type of work-related stress — a state of physical or emotional exhaustion…

Today being International Women’s Day, I thought I would share the Diversity Council Australia’s recent report on Culturally and Racially Marginalised women. It highlights the complex nature of inclusiveness and the importance of an intersectional…

It is well known in the D&I world, that the cumulative effect of microaggressions can be very damaging. When speaking about inclusion, I usually define it as – recognizing, respecting and accommodating human differences. Similarly,…

Below is a link to a thought provoking article on the DEI industry. It highlights the deep work that needs to be done and sustained to attain real change. Something I have noticed is that…

When groups are discussing important topics where they are different points of view, it is useful to remember that part of the process is that individuals will have divergent views at the initial stages. Sometimes,…

Both perspectives are necessary… the strategic and the tactical. Many a time what is the view from the balcony is different when we get on the dancefloor and vice versa. Many challenges seen from the…

Do you have a favourite quote, poem, piece of writing? Do you have a piece that you can always return to? I have quite a collection gathered over the years from various people, Nelson Mandela,…