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Kevin Lyons

Flo and Kevin share their approach to go beyond surface level understanding and create a work environment that empathises with the lived experience of colleagues and understands the human condition. Including having courageous conversations on areas of life often considered taboo at work, to how data and tech help move businesses forward, Flo and Kevin provide practical examples of how they’re creating change, across 200 countries, at Pearson plc. Inviting us to use the word ‘love’ in our work, Flo and Kevin call on everyone in HR to put Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion at the top of their agendas. Here’s a snapshot of a few things we talked about: [6:42] The impact of acting as part of a community and the ongoing change this inspires [10:50] Understanding the lived experience of employees, particularly in relation to areas often considered to be taboo [16:46]  Going beyond the surface for a greater understanding of the human condition, especially in the most under-represented areas [21:21] The transformative opportunities that tech creates for an inclusive workforce [24:35] Harnessing data and technology to focus equity and evolve the impacts of business in society [29:07] Female equality – the wonderful opportunity for organisations [31:35] Having courageous conversations, being vulnerable and increasing empathy [36:00] Calling HR: Put ED&amp;I at the top of your agenda and help businesses to be more loving. Kevin’s recommended reading: We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie  “I love How HR Leaders Change the World” – if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us achieve our goal, to reach more of your peers, so we can all contribute to further and faster change. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”. Be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. We’ll add a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not subscribed, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now! 

Flo and Kevin share their approach to go beyond surface level understanding and create a work environment that empathises with the lived experience of colleagues and understands the human condition. Including having courageous conversations on areas of life often considered taboo at work, to how data and tech help move businesses forward, Flo and Kevin provide practical examples of how they’re creating change, across 200 countries, at Pearson plc. Inviting us to use the word ‘love’ in our work, Flo and Kevin call on everyone in HR to put Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion at the top of their agendas. Here’s a snapshot of a few things we talked about: [6:42] The impact of acting as part of a community and the ongoing change this inspires [10:50] Understanding the lived experience of employees, particularly in relation to areas often considered to be taboo [16:46]  Going beyond the surface for a greater understanding of the human condition, especially in the most under-represented areas [21:21] The transformative opportunities that tech creates for an inclusive workforce [24:35] Harnessing data and technology to focus equity and evolve the impacts of business in society [29:07] Female equality – the wonderful opportunity for organisations [31:35] Having courageous conversations, being vulnerable and increasing empathy [36:00] Calling HR: Put ED&amp;I at the top of your agenda and help businesses to be more loving. Kevin’s recommended reading: We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie “I love How HR Leaders Change the World” – if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us achieve our goal, to reach more of your peers, so we can all contribute to further and faster change. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”. Be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. We’ll add a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not subscribed, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now!

Episode 23: Understanding the human condition to deliver business success – Flo Starks, Chief Diversity Officer and Kevin Lyons, Senior HR Manager, Pearson plc.

Andy Bird

FRAMERS takes the psychological concept of the “Framing Effect," whereby our decisions are influenced by the way information is presented to us – and applies it to a new mental model which will improve our lives as individuals, organisations and the world at large.  Picked by Pearson Plc CEO (and Richard's former boss) Andy Bird for Bookomi club members. JOIN TODAY.

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S2 Ep72: Pearson Plc CEO Andy Bird picks Framers: Human Advantage in an Age of Technology and Turmoil

Amanda Gardiner

Amanda Gardiner, Vice President of Global Sustainability &amp; Social Innovation at the world’s largest education company Pearson joins us for this week’s Spotlight interview.During this personal and insightful podcast we get an insider’s perspective on the opportunities Amanda is seeing for Pearson and other businesses to integrate sustainability into core business. Amanda shares details as to why she is excited about growing investor interest in social and environmental issues, but frustrated by the legacy of philanthropic donations. During our conversation Amanda gives her personal advise on balancing a core drive to make a lasting societal difference - with being a wife and mum. And her advice at the end of our conversation on how to get going in your career is invaluable: “don't always listen to all the advice you are given; take risks; and get stuck into the business.” Amanda leads the global team at Pearson responsible for integrating social, economic, and environmental issues into business strategy and operations, with a key focus on innovating and delivering value to underserved communities. Prior to this Amanda was Pearson’s Director of Global Advocacy &amp; Partnerships  - working closely with organisations such as the UN and the World Economic Forum. She has been on the Board of the Global Partnership for Education, a programme specialist for the United Nations’ Development Program’s Business Call to Action and a consultant for UNESCO – the United Nations Educational, Scientific, &amp; Cultural Organization.

Amanda Gardiner, Vice President of Global Sustainability &amp; Social Innovation at the world’s largest education company Pearson joins us for this week’s Spotlight interview. During this personal and insightful podcast we get an insider’s perspective on the opportunities Amanda is seeing for Pearson and other businesses to integrate sustainability into core business. Amanda shares details as to why she is excited about growing investor interest in social and environmental issues, but frustrated by the legacy of philanthropic donations. During our conversation Amanda gives her personal advise on balancing a core drive to make a lasting societal difference - with being a wife and mum. And her advice at the end of our conversation on how to get going in your career is invaluable: “don't always listen to all the advice you are given; take risks; and get stuck into the business.” Amanda leads the global team at Pearson responsible for integrating social, economic, and environmental issues into business strategy and operations, with a key focus on innovating and delivering value to underserved communities. Prior to this Amanda was Pearson’s Director of Global Advocacy &amp; Partnerships  - working closely with organisations such as the UN and the World Economic Forum. She has been on the Board of the Global Partnership for Education, a programme specialist for the United Nations’ Development Program’s Business Call to Action and a consultant for UNESCO – the United Nations Educational, Scientific, &amp; Cultural Organization.