At KA we love the opportunity to think deeply about how we interact as people, especially in and around the workplace.
Here you’ll find a collection of; interviews, insights and discussions, that we hope will encourage you to do just that!
Stay tuned and visit this space as often as you like 😉
Rob Says:
I love the way Catherine describes the importance of language and the words we choose. It’s so true, sometimes we can lead cultural change by simply asking the relevant questions.
In this Episode of her Podcast ‘Why Care?’ Nadia Nagamootoo speaks to Catherine Garrod, Founder of Compelling Culture, to discuss the underlying concepts in her book, Conscious Inclusion, the difference between positive action and positive discrimination, why organisations struggle to take a stand against exclusionary behaviour, and the data-led, systematic approach she takes to develop a DEI strategy.
Here we present a selection of podcasts, interviews and discussions Rob Neil OBE has had with some amazing people on the subjects of Race, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Season 2, Episode 7: Getting Crystal Clear with Rob Neil OBE
Rob Neil OBE, Director at Krystal Alliance, is a distinguished and leading thinker on the topic of inclusion, belonging and culture change at work. Perry and him chat around the latest developments in the world of DEIB and separate the facts from the fiction.
In series two of Milestones -The Windrush Nation, we have expanded the list of contributors to include those with a Caribbean heritage, UK dual heritage, and African heritage. That’s because the journey started in Africa and settlers from Africa came in the “spirit of Windrush” – First the pioneers, then other members of their family.
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Melody Moore of Liberare Consulting talks to Rob Neil OBE in the Secret Resume, discussing his 38 years in the UK Civil Service, where (among many things) he was a founding member of the MoJ’s BAME staff network and was asked to lead the MoJ’s Project Race.
Rob was included in HR Magazine’s list of fifty ‘Most Influential Thinkers’ and in 2022 he made the d&I leaders international ‘inspirational leaders’ list. He also co-wrote his first book ‘The Key to Inclusion’ in 2022 and co-presents a fortnightly podcast called ‘Unfinished Business with Paul and Rob’
Find out more about Liberare Consulting: Website | Listen on Spotify
In this first episode of the Ratio: an NKD podcast, Business Development Manager Rachel Kaliisa speaks with Director of Krystal Alliance Rob Neil OBE.
Rob speaks about his experiences starting at the MoJ and progressing through the challenges of cultural clashes along with key topics that shape our world of work today in cultural intelligence, cultural education and the ‘keys to inclusion’.
In second episode of the Ratio: an NKD podcast, Business Development Manager Rachel Kaliisa speaks with Director of Krystal Alliance Rob Neil OBE.
Rob speaks on the issue of “self-editing” in the workplace, and touches on the “Duality” of personalities between work and home. They also discuss workplace cultures favouring “individualism”, and how this differs greatly from the community and group mindsets of the cultures they were raised in.
In third episode of the Ratio: an NKD podcast, Business Development Manager Rachel Kaliisa speaks with Director of Krystal Alliance Rob Neil OBE.
Rob speaks about his time transitioning from the Ministry of Justice to the Department of Education, picking up a role in cultural transformation.
Rachel and Rob also discuss the importance of DEI, learning about different cultures when forming policies and making decisions in the workplace, and what effects that could have on the bottom line.
Is cultural intelligence (CQ) the ‘secret sauce’ to make your equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives bear fruit? In an increasingly global environment, working effectively with others across different boundaries is critical for a competitive advantage. It requires people who are sensitive to different cultures and perspectives, and can adapt their behaviour to built trust and collaborate effectively.
Join Nigel Cassidy and this month’s guests: Ritika Wadhwa, Chief Operating Officer at Cultural Intelligence Centre and Rob Neil, Director at Krystal Alliance, as we explore the benefits of seeking and improving your personal CQ, and the tangible commercial impact it can have for your organisation.
Find more about CIPD here: Website
In these series of clips Rob Neil OBE talks about reading The Anti-Racist Organization: Dismantling Systemic Racism in the Workplace, the importance of its message and the discussions it encourages with author Shereen Daniels of HR Rewired.
Find more about HR Rewired and Shereen Daniels here: Website | LinkedIn | Buy the Book
