113 A global leadership model for inclusion and diversity with Rory Waddell

Diversity and inclusion are hot topics right now. The research says it is good for business. Common sense says it's good for humans. But how do we do it? What are some considerations? Should we have targets? How do we measure success with it? In this interview with Sydney manager, Rory Waddell, an engineering people person at global consulting firm GHD, we explore what it means in practical terms with staff. We look at questions like how do you discover your blindspots? How do you surface and deal with your bias? How do people respond to diversity programs? What signs should we put on toilets? 👉🏼 Want to share your experience? Ask a question? Share a resource? Jump on our podcast Facebook page here. *** SHOWNOTES: www.zoerouth.com/podcast/diversityinclusion About Rory Waddell: Rory is a Civil and Environmental Engineer with a broad career in the Consulting Sector. Rory has led teams and projects in Australia, the UK, Ireland and the USA and is currently involved in the delivery of some of Sydney's most significant infrastructure projects. This global experience has given Rory a great appreciation for the commonalities and differences in the way in which people work and the great results that you can get from harnessing a diverse team and a genuine enjoyment in connecting and collaborating with people from all over the globe. Rory is the leader of the Sydney Region for GHD, a global consulting firm who work across the markets of transportation, water, environment, energy and resources and property and buildings. Rory loves travelling, playing and watching any sort of sport and gets great inspiration from his young kids. *** Related episodes: E9 - Social agenda is business DNA - interview with Andrew Sykes, RSM E46 - There's more to listening than hearing - a marvellous interview with Oscar Trimboli E29 - Digital nomad and Getting Rich Slow - with Sarah Riegelhuth *** About your host, Zoë Routh: Zoë Routh is one of Australia's leading experts on people stuff - the stuff that gets in our way of producing results, and the stuff that lights us up. She works with the growers, makers, builders to make people stuff fun and practical. Zoë is the author of four books: Composure - How centered leaders make the biggest impact,  Moments - Leadership when it matters most, Loyalty - Stop unwanted stuff turnover, boost engagement, and build lifelong advocates, and People Stuff - Beyond Personalities: An advanced handbook for leadership. People Stuff was awarded Book of the Year 2020 by the Smart WFM Australian Business Book Awards. Zoë is also the producer of The Zoë Routh Leadership Podcast. www.zoerouth.com