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The Imperative of Inclusion

The Imperative of Inclusion

Addressing one of the pillars of IWF’s mission to champion equality worldwide, UK Chair Julie Goldstein hosted a compelling conversation with Vice Chair Alison Maitland and Rebekah Steele, co-authors of INdivisible. Their research and case studies demonstrate that “inclusion benefits everyone, and everyone has a role to play in advancing it.”

How businesses can respond to climate change

How businesses can respond to climate change

An article in New York Magazine which was the forerunner to the book ‘The Uninhabitable Earth’ changed Julie Baddeley’s life forever. This month she’s celebrating the first anniversary of Chapter Zero, the organisation she founded with other passionate volunteers to enable board members to take ownership of the climate challenge.

Demystifying the Boardroom, Part 1

Demystifying the Boardroom, Part 1

IWF UK Board Member and Treasurer Jeannette Lichner presented a robust and insightful session on 16 June on how boards work, directors’ responsibilities, and how to manage interpersonal dynamics.

Leadership Stories: Alison Maitland a “feisty feminist” and acclaimed author

Leadership Stories: Alison Maitland a “feisty feminist” and acclaimed author

Alison Maitland, Vice Chair of IWF UK, is an author, speaker and coach. She gained her global perspective on work and organisations as a journalist at the Financial Times and has co-authored three books on women and business, the future of work and inclusion. Alison shares her views on “collective” leadership and the importance of agile working.