Cultural Authenticity. The importance of support networks, creating safe spaces and the need for companies to be brave to take a first step forward

This week I share a fascinating conversation I had with Tara Safaie right at the end of 2022. Tara is a director, managing the portfolio for IDEOs Health group. She works closely with clients who aim to use design to change their organisation in human centred ways. Tara is also a first generation Iranian-American who speaks openly about the impact the situation in Iran is having on her and how she authentically shows up. 

What you’ll hear about:

• The overlapping venn diagram between the person in and out of work
• Recognising at times in life you need your close friends and family around to allow you to really show up authentically
• Be kind to yourself & don’t be afraid to sit with your fear
• The importance of company culture in allowing you to show up authentically
• The deliberate rise to centre stage of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace
• Don’t worry about getting everything perfect. Just get started.
• The power of human centred design
• Consideration into the impact of incentives
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Weekly Challenge : Find a hidden incentive

Power of Music : Welcome to the Jungle - Guns and Roses

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