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Dear D&I Industry, I am speaking...
Dear D&I Industry, I am speaking...

After a year watching and listening to the efforts of operators across the D&I industry and beyond, our Founder shares some frank words and uncomfortable truths about the state of the industry entrusted to deliver meaningful change that got stuck on meaningless talk.

Talking the talk: 5 top tips for Talent Awards ceremonies
Talking the talk: 5 top tips for Talent Awards ceremonies

They promised to find and reward top change making talent. As it turns out, they could use a little bit of that themselves. Here's our Founder's top tips for awards ceremonies and awarding bodies on how to drive meaningful change.

16 Top Tips: Some talk about Diversity & Inclusion
16 Top Tips: Some talk about Diversity & Inclusion

In this Volume 1 of a new series for Change Makers - as in, those looking to drive more meaningful authentic change across their organisations (and not just talk) - our Founder shares 16 quick wins, top tips and big ideas to help move the dial.

Lots in common: Liz Truss' 44-days as UK PM and the D&I industry
Lots in common: Liz Truss' 44-days as UK PM and the D&I industry

From the UK's 3rd female Prime Minister to appointing the most diverse cabinet in history to resignation in just 6 weeks. We explain where it all went wrong for Liz Truss' administration, draw lessons for true leaders and consider the implications for the D&I agenda

A birthday message to some very Deilightful people
A birthday message to some very Deilightful people

Companies don't create change. People do. Special people who see and understand things that nobody else can. Through their uniqueness, these special people can see better ways of making a difference, completing the game and leaving a legacy. Here, Deilight's Founder reflects on what he's learnt after 12 months alone, and yet not alone at all.

Deilight shines at MSDUK2022 Business Show
Deilight shines at MSDUK2022 Business Show

Team Deilight were out in force last week for the UK's largest supplier diversity conference and business show of 2022. Here's a roundup of how the show went down.

A quick guide to mastering uncomfortable conversations about race
A quick guide to mastering uncomfortable conversations about race

Are you serious about making a real difference on race? We take a look at the origins of Black History Month, why it's important, the nature of Social Construction plus some quick tips to help you become better faster

Academia versus Business - who's best?
Academia versus Business - who's best?

Deilight's Founder contextualises how unique experiences growing up in the UK's melting pot fueled his passion to understand people, explains why others object to his identity as a Psychologist and his lessons for academia on how it can become more influential

Building the Future, Together: Deilight's Founder to address leading British-Asian academic convention
Building the Future, Together: Deilight's Founder to address leading British-Asian academic convention

Following in the footsteps of thought leaders, peace activists and fellow CEO's, Deilight's Founder Ian Clarke will be giving a landmark lecture on the value of human difference and follow on Q&A session at this years UK-Japan Student Conference in London.

Working together to build LGBTQ+ representation in the City
Working together to build LGBTQ+ representation in the City

Deilight Consulting's Founder Ian Clarke and Global Chamber’s Scott Longman - the official City of London Ambassador - team up to launch a new City of London LGBTQ+ talent community and professional network to help deliver rainbows to boardrooms across the square mile beyond Pride Month

Understand why and how to diversify your supply chain
Understand why and how to diversify your supply chain

Are all your suppliers owned and led by similar people? Have you used the same supplier for years without progress? Then chances are your supply chain isn't that diverse. So what? Change can be risky, costly and difficult. But Winston Churchill summed up why its worth it best when he said "to improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often. If the plan doesn't work, change the plan but never the goal".

It's come home : Lionesses school us all on building a winning team
It's come home : Lionesses school us all on building a winning team

“We always hire the best person for the job. Men just perform best.” All around us, the warning signs of exclusion sit in plain sight. But the fruits of meritocracy and inclusion were laid bare for all to see when England's Women brought home gold in Euro 2022 for the first time in history.