By John Worne Diverse international organisations are culturally complex - but like wider society there's also just loads of sexism, ageism, racism and at best unconscious - but sometimes overt - bias in any workplace. Any Specialist-Generalist needs to play their part in actively tackling this. Here's some good advice on how, from the Harvard … Continue reading HBR – What to Say When Someone Makes an Offensive Comment
High Hurdles – get over the subtle recruitment barriers
By John Worne Many public bodies and long-service organisations create high hurdles to new joiners. Unintentionally; often. But on the comparatively rare occasions general management jobs go 'external', job descriptions, shortlisting and recruitment panels often focus on too many 'essential' characteristics, highly sector specific knowledge and directly 'relevant' experience. As a result capable outsiders, newcomers, … Continue reading High Hurdles – get over the subtle recruitment barriers
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