In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Dr Doyin Atewologun, a psychologist and scholar practitioner. Doyin is the CEO and founder of Delta, a leadership and inclusion consultancy, and also serves as a leadership program advisor at Rhodes Trust at the University of Oxford. She has been recognized for her innovative methodologies and pioneering work in promoting inclusion and excellence in organizations. Doyin shares her insights on diversity and inclusion, drawing from her extensive experience in coaching, executive education, and program design. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of diversity and inclusion with Doyin.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Thriving Through Diversity - Organizations thrive with diversity and inclusion. Embracing different expressions brings varied perspectives, talents, and ideas, boosting outcomes.
• Moving Past Bias Training - Unconscious bias training is a start, not the finish. It raises awareness, but concrete steps are crucial for inclusive cultures and systems.
• Creating Inclusive - Culture Inclusive culture needs strong leadership, investment, and time. Leaders must value diversity, invest resources, and set realistic expectations.
• Inclusion in Small Entities - Even small units can practice diversity and inclusion. Safe spaces for sharing and industry guidance can foster inclusivity.
• Unleashing Potential - Diversity aims to unleash unique potential, creativity, and impact. It envisions a world where all contributions make a positive difference.

BEST MOMENTS

• "Diversity is all of the different ways in which humanity exists."
• "Inclusion is about making sure that the differences that used to matter before don't matter anymore."
• "When you put the payout from the investment in unleashing the talent of all types of humanity, it's certainly worth the effort."
• "Unconscious bias training is a starting point, it raises your awareness of implicit bias. What do you do with it?"
• "All of us have something to bring. Let us just make it okay for everybody to bring what they have to bring."

EPISODE RESOURES

https://deltaalphapsi.com/resources/

Government Report - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-report-of-the-commission-on-race-and-ethnic-disparities/foreword-introduction-and-full-recommendations

GMC Report – Fair to Refer

BMA Report – Why are we still here

EHRC -  Unconscious Bias Report

GUEST CONTACT METHOD

https://deltaalphapsi.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-doyin-atewologun-1025343/

ABOUT THE GUEST

Doyin is a multiple award-winning chartered business psychologist, consultant, speaker, executive coach, researcher and skilled facilitator.

She is also a thought leader in diversity and inclusivity, multiple identities and organisational leadership. She has worked with several FTSE 100 businesses, United Nations agencies, the UK Civil Service and professional services firms. Past engagements include leadership development for a global financial institution, coaching for aspiring senior civil servants, a diversity audit for an industry regulator and implicit bias training for legal services.

Doyin is Deputy Chair of the British Psychology Society’s Diversity and Inclusion at Work group. She is Advisor, Scholar Leadership Development & Programming, The Rhodes Trust, previously Dean of Rhodes Scholarships at the University of Oxford. She also currently holds faculty positions at Cranfield School of Management, UK; Queen Mary University of London, School of Business and Management; Lagos Business School, Nigeria and the Human Resources Management Department at University of Pretoria, South Africa.

Doyin was the lead researcher of the 2017 Sir John Parker Review into ethnic diversity on FTSE 100 boards (commissioned by the then UK Secretary of State for Business).

These experiences and qualifications combined, give Doyin an extensive understanding of leadership development in the context of diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications:

• PhD Organisational Behaviour
• MRes Masters in Management Research
• MSc. Occupational Psychology
• BSc. Psychology
• Chartered and Registered Occupational Psychologist
• Test User: Occupational Ability and Personality qualifications

ABOUT THE HOST 

Dr Omo Akoje Okonkwo is a practising Cosmetic Dental Surgeon working in Private Clinics in Surrey. Her passion for empowering her patients and team led her to Transformational coaching to bring about significant change in others.  Her many skill sets and ability to motivate people quickly opened leadership roles for her, including Director of Health care Projects and Clinical Lead and Senior Tutor at the prestigious King College Dental Hospital. Along her journey, she faced numerous setbacks despite her passion, academic background and experience.

Notwithstanding, her passion for excellence and growth led her to embark on an MBA at the Renowned Warwick Business School. Her desire to empower women steered her to conduct qualitative research exploring Gender, Leadership, and Identity. Her findings revealed what she had always sensed, the leadership labyrinth for female and ethnic minority leaders that exists. It is now Dr Omo’s mission to educate and equip individuals, organisations, and countries on the necessity, mindset, and steps to create inclusion at all levels of society.

CONTACT METHOD 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omo_uk/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omo-okonkwo-65b8a542/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omo.okonkwo