AI and Neurodivergence
AI could remove some of the barriers neurodivergent employees face at work, but it also brings new risks. Hayley Barnard explores how AI is changing executive function, leadership, recruitment and workplace inclusion, and why understanding individual needs will be essential if organisations want AI to work for everyone.
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Cultural Inclusion: How to Lead Effectively Across Cultures
How can leaders stop cultural differences from becoming barriers to communication, collaboration and performance? Hayley Barnard explains how cultural curiosity, clearer expectations and more inclusive ways of working can help culturally diverse teams thrive.
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Inclusive Leadership Case Study: Building Inclusion Across 11 Countries
Specsavers, one of the world’s largest optical and audiology businesses, partnered with Mix to build inclusive leadership capability across its global workforce. Together, they created a bespoke programme that challenged assumptions, supported cultural change and aligned with company values, then scaled it globally through localisation and a train-the-trainer model.
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Inclusive Leadership Guide
A Mix deep-dive into Inclusive Leadership: what it means, why it matters, what it looks like, common challenges and how to bring it into your organisation (and make it stick).
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Unlocking the value of intergenerational teams
Mike Mansfield and Stef Clifton-Sprigg explore the business value of intergenerational teams, challenge common assumptions about age, and share practical ways leaders can create more inclusive, collaborative workplaces.
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Reflections 2 years on from the ‘DEI Backlash’
In July 2024 we wrote an article asking whether the backlash against DEI was a genuine concern. Two years on, Stef and Hayley got together to discuss how the DEI landscape has evolved, the growing influence of legislation, AI governance and workplace culture, and where we go next.
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High Context vs Low Context Communication (and why even good leaders can still get it wrong).
Cross-cultural leadership expert Hayley Barnard explains how cultural communication styles shape perceptions of confidence, engagement and leadership potential – and what leaders can do to avoid costly misinterpretations in global teams.
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Social Mobility at Work: from side conversation to centre stage
In this personal and practical article, social mobility expert Toni Kent explores how background shapes workplace experiences, why organisations should hire for ‘add’ rather than ‘fit’, and how sharing stories can help move social mobility from a side conversation to centre stage.
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Case Study: Two Circles
Two Circles partnered with Mix to take a thoughtful, structured approach to DEI during a period of rapid growth. Through audits, leadership engagement and active employee networks, inclusion has become more visible, more consistent and more embedded – with a clear commitment to keep moving forward.
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What Great Leadership Looks Like Across Generations
In our special Global Intergenerational Week feature, leading voices in intergenerational leadership and inclusion share practical insights on bridging generational divides, challenging common stereotypes, and building stronger teams.
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Case Study: Building a Speak Up Culture in a Global Law Firm
We partnered with a global law firm to deliver advanced, regulation-aligned leadership training on sexual harassment prevention and speak up culture. Co-created and highly tailored, the programme equipped senior leaders with practical skills and confidence, achieving strong engagement and a marked shift from theoretical understanding to practical application.
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Psychological Safety Isn’t ‘Soft’ – It’s Foundational
What shapes the moments when people speak up – or stay silent? Psychological safety drives that split-second judgement about whether it feels safe or risky to contribute. Angela Wren, Head of DEI Solutions, explains why it underpins performance and innovation, and how leaders build it through everyday signals and responses.
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