Meet the Author: In Conversation With... Priya Bates & Advita Patel
I think we can all agree the year is flying by and with that, it was time for VMA GROUP’s 5th Meet the Authorevent last Friday (9th June) at the spectacular Hanover Communications venue. Hosted and organized by managing consultant, Crystle Pearce, this successful event series is designed for communications professionals to unite, listen and discuss ideas from some of the best wordsmiths in the field. With striking views over Southwark Bridge and drinks in hand, it was another wonderful chance to ‘meet the author’ with VMA GROUP.
So, What Was the Book?
Living in a truly multicultural world, organisations, big or small, are seeking to encourage and promote diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) within their workplace. With DEI being such a ‘hot topic’, it was great to welcome Priya Bates and Advita Patel, authors of 'Building a Culture of Inclusivity: Effective internal communication for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion'. As two well-seasoned IC professionals, Priya and Advita decided to write this book as an essential toolkit for IC professionals and business leaders to assist in the creation of truly inclusive workplace.
What Was Discussed?
Throughout the discussion between Priya and Advita, it was clear that the key to a successful diverse and inclusive workplace often lies at the core of the business. We need to ask ourselves if our leaders and decision-makers are representative of the diversity around us, be it visible or not, i.e., within the decision-making team, are there women of colour? Is there someone to represent the LGBTQ+ community? Is there a range of socio-economic backgrounds?
