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Adapting to the Populist Wave Populism continues to shake things up globally. It’s fascinating yet challenging, especially for professional service firms. Populism, with its anti-establishment vibe is really changing the game in national policies and international relations. We can expect this trend to continue. With populist governments leaning towards protectionist policies and redefining foreign relations, we need to strike a balance between global strategies and local sensitivities. This isn't just about reacting to changes but also about staying ahead of the curve. Continuously rethinking our go-to-market strategies and how we engage with clients and regulators is crucial. Countries like Argentina, the Netherlands, Hungary, France and the USA show us that one-size-fits-all just doesn’t work anymore. We need bespoke strategies that fit specific regulatory, cultural, and socio-economic contexts. By combining global insights with local agility, we can improve efficiency and strengthen our partnerships in diverse markets. We have seen, and will continue to see, political shifts this year. Friend-shoring and near-shoring will change global supply chains and potentially drive up the cost of supply, meaning we need to rethink investments and operations. Whether we choose to influence public policy or adapt to it, our strategic positioning is more important than ever. For those with a global footprint, it’s crucial to align our corporate values with local norms, especially on sensitive topics like LGBTQ+ rights. Navigating this balance helps us avoid "ethics washing" or "greenwashing" and ensures our expansion efforts are both ethical and effective. In these transformative times, understanding and adapting to the nuances of populism is key. We can embrace this challenge with agility and clear planning, making the most of the opportunities it brings - and it does bring opportunities. Making sure that our non-market strategy is carefully developed and as de-risked as possible is key. DM Jonathan Otty, or contact him via our website for assistance and advice on how to get ahead of these issues for your business. https://www.orellium.ai #leadership #strategicleadership #nonmarketstrategy #lawfirms

The second episode of the Probably Something series is here! ✅ What's the discussion about? ♀️Women in Web3, their challenges, unique take on the ecosystem, and so much more. Stay tuned—tomorrow we have the guests announcement! 😉 Set your reminders👇 https://lnkd.in/damhEY4X

It is very CLEAR how we can make future happen.

It is a start.

DEI is finally getting a much needed reality check

Day 2: Counter don’t cancel: empowering boys to challenge harmful narratives #16DaysofActivism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that starts on 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and runs until Human Rights Day on 10th of December.  Each day throughout the campaign, Ben Serlin and I will be sharing our projects to raise awareness, share resources and build a whole-community approach to #changingtheculture. Engaging boys and young men in tackling violence against women and girls is critical in the fight for gender equality. As part of the #HearMyVoice initiative, Middlesex University’s Changing the Culture (CtC) has committed to helping schools create open spaces where young people, particularly boys, can discuss and critically examine issues around gender roles and toxic masculinity.  With the rise of online influencers like Andrew Tate, boys are increasingly exposed to harmful, misogynistic messages, often because they feel silenced elsewhere. CtC’s Counter Don’t Cancel project was launched to address this, not by shutting down these conversations but by encouraging young people to engage thoughtfully and develop the skills to question and resist negative messaging. When boys and young men understand their role in promoting respect and equality, they become key allies in preventing violence against women and girls. By equipping pupils with critical thinking tools, CtC is helping them to become active participants in creating a culture that values inclusion, empathy, and respect. “Our partnership work with Middlesex University has been instrumental in helping us to enhance our approach to tackling critical challenges facing young men in the 2020s. It has specifically equipped our students to counter misogyny and develop respectful attitudes towards girls and women, promote positive, tender masculinity and engage critically with national conversations about sexual harassment and abuse, and the powerful role of social media. It has also helped us to devise strategies that encourage boys to speak openly about their emotions, understand the importance of empathy and integrity, and become positive role models in their school community. This partnership has been crucial in creating an environment where every student is valued as an individual, while challenging harmful stereotypes and promoting genuine understanding and respect. In doing so, it has used an affirmative model of empowering boys to lead this change with their own voices, rather than passive figures in a critical model.” - Izzy Jones, Head Teacher, William Ellis School #CounterDontCancel #Allyship #partnership #Solidarity #Education #tacklingmisogyny https://lnkd.in/eBAiKPHJ

Way to go Nationwide Children's Hospital Read more at the link below! Nationwide Children’s Hospital took the No. 1 spot among 600 companies in the seventh-annual list, which surveyed 150,000 women working for companies with at least 1,000 employees. 

Check out my blog post 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝗪𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞⁣⁣⁣ Unbecoming. It’s an act of courage, shedding everything you were ever told to be, everything you shaped yourself into for others. It’s stepping away from the scripts and roles that kept you easy to understand, easy to handle. It’s time to let go of “good enough” and the polished performances, to loosen the hold of past expectations. It’s time to unbecome, so you can discover who you are meant to become. Continue Reading👇🏻 https://wix.to/S1aKrPv #newblogpost

Introducing Our Newest Special Series: “We Could Almost Touch It”

🤖 The Good Robot: Why Technology Needs Feminism 🤖 Dear LI Friends: Just joined an online webinar by Dr. Kerry McInerney and Dr. Eleanor Drage on "The Good Robot: Why Technology Needs Feminism" by Stanford's HAI, Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Our speakers opened the webinar with these 3 questions: 🎥 What is good technology? 📽 Is it possible? 📹 Can feminism help us work toward it?" https://lnkd.in/gnjE-m4V Our two speakers are co-hosts of "The Good Robot" podcast and just published their book. Most of all, I want to shout out to the amazing illustrator, Sinjin Li! Such beautiful illustrations! This webinar is quite different from what I expected. It was like a philosophy class, rather than a tech meet. Many of the audience had insightful thoughts and questions regarding feminism, colonialism, social injustice, and data justice in AI and tech. How I wish we could have a deeper discussion with the speakers and both the in-person and online audience. The webinar felt more like a book and podcast pitching session. Upon leaving it, I felt that I ended up with more questions than answers... What is feminism? I felt the word and the movement has become a "dirty" word... Our world has become so polarized and extreme, that, despite being a feminist, I often shy away from being an advocate now. Yesterday, I watched Sabine Hossenfelder's YT video on "My dream died, and now I am here", and found it so ironic that women, scientists or not, are still discriminated in the 21st Century work place... 😳 😭 💔 Should we advocate for feminism or should we advocate for diversity, especially now we have gender fluidity and neurodiversity? I do not know the answer, my friends... What are your thoughts? 🤔 😳 😬 https://lnkd.in/gQeABYRk