Ep.7 | Internal Comms: The secret weapon to landing ED&I in your workplace

In this episode of The Culture Shift, Vicki Baars sits down with Advita Patel to explore the link between internal communications and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives in the workplace.

Advita, co-author of "Building a Culture of Inclusivity" and founder of Comms Rebel brings her expert knowledge in internal communications to the table. They discuss how internal comms can be leveraged to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace.

In this enlightening conversation, Advita Patel unveils her journey from early writing aspirations to becoming an emblem of inclusivity and effective communication in organisations. The dialogue delves into the critical role of aligning communication strategies with organisational goals, unconscious bias, fostering productive disagreements, personalised communication and the dangers of living in a digital world.

Through the lens of Advita's extensive experience this episode illuminates the transformative power of internal communication in nurturing a culture of inclusivity. Advita's narrative encapsulates the essence of bridging organisational strategies with communication to promote diversity, equity, and meaningful connections within the professional realm.


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Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:00 Inspiration for the book
8:45 Communication Challenges in Organisations
10:10 Importance of Inclusion and Belonging
14:30 Alignment of Communication and Organisational Strategies
27:20 Engagement through Audio/Visual Communications
29:00 How to have Uncomfortable Conversations
40:00 How to Navigate Misinformation in the Media
42:00 Collaboration between DEI and Internal Communications Teams