Why we should build a more diverse network - Lee Higgins Founder Diverse Talent Networks Artwork

Get Amplified

Podcast series GET AMPLIFIED where we’re going to be talking about everything to do with working in the tech industry from staying ahead of the pace of change to fulfilment and well-being.Hosting the series will be Sam Routledge former CTO at Softcat who will be joined by Vicky Reddington from the Amplified Group. The team will be joined by leaders in the tech industry who will share their stories. We are going to share things we wish we knew 20 years ago. This is not rocket science but, we are going to highlight many of the things we do subconsciously and with a more conscious approach, done with intent and purpose can be hugely impactful. We will break it down and make it practical! Like everything we do at the Amplified Group, we will keep it real, it will be relevant and it will be lively!

All Episodes

Get Amplified

Why we should build a more diverse network - Lee Higgins Founder Diverse Talent Networks

April 12, 2023 • Amplified Group • Season 4 • Episode 4

Diversity - hot topic or over used word? Whatever your view on this, so many of us are guilty of hiring who we know. It’s hard to disagree with Lee when he says we all need to build more diverse networks.

Lee Higgins, Founder of Diverse Talent Networks, shares with us why we should think ‘culture add’ instead of ‘culture fit’ and why thinking value aligned will allow for more diversity of thought - a topic we are very passionate about at the Amplified Group.

Here’s the key takeaways and book recommendation:

Key takeaways

· Widen your circle and diversify your network

· Be proactive so when it is hiring time you are starting with a more diverse pool of talent

· Think about culture add – even if hiring through traditional means. Who’s adding to that culture?

· Recognise that you have more influence than you think

We like Lee’s comment, “Make change happen for good” with actions instead of window dressing.

Find out more about Diverse Talent Networks
https://www.diversetalentnetworks.com/

Follow them on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-talent-networks/

Book Recommendation:

Alex Budak - Becoming a Changemaker

Becoming a Changemaker: An Actionable, Inclusive Guide to Leading Positive Change at Any Level (Audio Download): Alex Budak, Alex Budak, Balance: Amazon.co.uk: Books

We would love you to follow us on LinkedIn!

https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplified-group/