Beyond woke: the future of inclusive leadership that delivers results

Session type:

Talk

Presented by:

Rachel Morgan-Trimmer

Firebird

Session time:

13 May 12:10 — 13:00

Session duration:

50 minutes

About the session

Theme: Responsible sustainable working | Accessibility, ethics and inclusion

“Woke” is everywhere – but what’s next?

Whether you’re a DEI champion or secretly a bit tired of it all, this talk will help you navigate the intricacies of modern workplace culture.

We’ll look at what diversity and inclusion really means and where the current challenges are (spoiler: they’re not where you think).

You’ll discover opportunities, through real-life examples of organisations getting it right, and be shown where we might be heading next, so you can stay ahead of the curve. With tangible, actionable ideas you can start using straight away, this session is
unmissable for anyone who wants to be a better leader.

Participant takeaways:

How to move “beyond woke” and embed inclusion in everyday leadership
Proven strategies to stay ahead of your competition
How to do it all while upholding your own values

About the speaker(s)

Rachel Morgan-Trimmer

Rachel Morgan-Trimmer is one of the UK’s most well-known neurodiversity experts. She is an international keynote and TEDx speaker who is renowned for breaking down barriers and her unique, often humorous approach to what can be a difficult topic.

She founded her neurodiversity consultancy Firebird to train companies in neurodiversity inclusion without, as she says, “the
boring bits”. A passionate neurodiversity advocate, she wrote the ground-breaking book “How to be autistic” and, in an extraordinary move, made it available free to download.

She launched AuDHD Day to raise awareness of people who have both autism and ADHD and curated a wealth of content to help people navigate the conditions. She’s directly impacted the lives of over a million people through her work, has won several awards, is frequently quoted in the press, volunteers as a TEDx mentor and is making her first documentary.

Her achievements are even more remarkable given that Rachel was undiagnosed ADHD and autistic for many years, and suffered severe mental health challenges as a result. Now in a better place, she uses her experience to change lives.

Pronouns: She/Her