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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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".
“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.