Google, Deloitte, and Goldman Sachs have all scaled back their commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) amid a growing backlash in the United States. But could this have negative consequences for the companies?

In the second episode of our new monthly podcast, host Bron Mills is joined by Elham Fardad, Senior Manager at Ernst & Young’s Finance Advisory practice and founder of the charity Migrant Leaders.

They dive into the world of inclusive leadership with Dawn Eubanks, Associate Professor of Behavioural Science, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation at Warwick Business School and director of the school’s Full-time MBA.

Together, they discuss how embracing diversity and fostering inclusion not only builds stronger teams but drives innovation and success, empowering individuals and helping organisations to navigate the challenges of an increasingly complex world.

Elham shares her insights on leadership development for young migrants and explains why diversity isn’t just a moral imperative — it’s essential for excellence. Dr Eubanks emphasises the need for psychological safety and creating environments where everyone’s voice is heard, helping leaders make impactful decisions in uncertainty.

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In the first episode of our new monthly podcast, join host Bron Mills as she discusses how leaders of all sizes need to promote wellbeing in their teams and lead by example when it comes to looking after your mental and physical health. She is joined by former actress Holly Matthews, who started her acting career in Byker Grove before starring in Waterloo Road, Casualty and The Bill, and is now a self-development coach and founder of The Happy Me Project - an online and in-person, self-development membership, podcast and best-selling books. Also on the show is Joshua Fullard, Assistant Professor of Behavioural Science at Warwick Business School, who researches wellbeing among workers and lectures across the School's Master's portfolio.

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Core Insights host Trevor Barnes talks to Jonothan Neelands, Professor of Creative Education at Warwick Business School, about his that work helped Coventry to develop its winning bid to become UK City of Culture in 2021.

The City of Culture programme, and events such as the Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham in 2022, are seen as individual successes. However, the UK currently lacks a major events strategy to maximise the benefits of future events.

Professor Neelands reveals how a framework for measuring the impact and the value of major events can help to make events more inclusive, maximise the benefits for the UK economy, and ensure a lasting cultural and sporting legacy.

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