Community is the new black.
Much of my career has been working in human resources, organisational development and change management.
What was good about many of these roles was that I was usually part of a team in HR, leading a team of HR people or was part of a leadership team.
When I first started working in Diversity & Inclusion, I was the only person doing this role, in a very large organisation. It was during Covid, and while I was part of a team of people we were all working in different areas, no one was doing what I was doing, and we were located all over the world.
It. Was. Lonely.
There were also many times where I felt:
Like I didn’t have much support,
Lost and overwhelmed,
Exhausted and emotional, and
That I couldn’t make a difference.
And I realised fairly quickly that other people in other organisations doing Diversity & Inclusion work were feeling the same way, and that coming together to share our challenges and learn and support each other was helpful and powerful. I also learnt that people who do this work are incredibly generous and kind.
I knew that when I started The Culture Ministry, I wanted to support people working in Diversity & Inclusion to progress their careers and make a difference in their work.
I knew I wanted to create a community for people working in Diversity & Inclusion that would provide opportunities to network, to solve challenges with each other.
The Culture Club was born, but at the start it ended up being just for large organisations. I provided resources, presentations, coaching, and advice for a number of organisations across Asia Pacific and globally, which I still do.
But what I really wanted to do was to have something for people who might be alone in their work and would like a way to come together with others in other organisations to share, learn and build their network.
Who is The Culture Club for?
People who are passionate about working in Diversity & Inclusion and making a tangible difference in our organisations.
People wanting to accelerate their learning from a supportive network of peers working in Diversity & Inclusion.
People in Human Resources or People and Culture roles, who have Diversity & Inclusion as part of their role.
People wanting to enhance their professional toolkit, and find practical solutions to implement within their organisation.
People wanting to be a valued contributor and share experiences, insights, and knowledge to help build a thriving community of practice.
People wanting to build meaningful connections and network with professionals who are as passionate about D&I as you are.
People wanting to develop practical strategies and actionable insights that can be applied directly to your D&I initiatives and organisational goals.
Doors open on 7 July for The Culture Club. Learn more and join the waiting list now, for some awesome introductory offers.
Lisa xx