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FRESH THINKING
Perspectives on leadership, culture and inclusion


The Myth of Meritocracy
The idea of being ‘merit-based’ is appealing – but can do more harm than good. Here’s what leaders, coaches and organisations should know.

Pooja Sachdev
Jan 25, 20255 min read


“We can’t say anything any more!”
How do we facilitate more open, honest, and productive conversations about diversity, equity & inclusion?

Pooja Sachdev
Jul 15, 20245 min read


How to Talk about Race: 6 principles for more effective conversations (BRIDGE)
So how do we begin to talk about Race in a way that is non-threatening, non-defensive and constructive?

Pooja Sachdev
Dec 1, 20206 min read


What’s a Micro-aggression (And why I don’t like that term)
Subtle expressions of prejudice are sometimes referred to as micro-aggressions - and that includes a range of verbal and non-verbal behav..

Pooja Sachdev
Sep 29, 20206 min read


Black Lives Matter: What can we all do?
The real shift will only come from the deeper, uncomfortable work that we all need to do.
This is what that looks like.

Pooja Sachdev
Jun 8, 20209 min read


Covid-19 is shining a spotlight on inequality: and it’s a call to action
It has been said that the virus “doesn’t discriminate” but the sad truth is that human beings still do.
And here is how it plays out:

Pooja Sachdev
Apr 27, 20203 min read


How do you teach someone about White privilege?
How do we move forward with our discussions on race and inclusion if we simply “cannot” understand each other’s experience and perspective?

Pooja Sachdev
Mar 4, 20208 min read


Anti-harassment Training: 10 Top Tips for getting it right
Looking for anti-harassment training that’s not just another “tick the box” exercise, but that really makes a difference?

Pooja Sachdev
Feb 5, 20203 min read


Where are you from?
Does my place of birth tell people something about me that they can’t know otherwise?

Pooja Sachdev
Nov 13, 20185 min read
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