Making Change as an Ally

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1. Making Change as an Ally Joe Birch @hitherejoe Senior Eng. @ Buffer GDE - Android & Flutter
2. So, what is an Ally? @hitherejoe
3. Not everyone will want to be involved @hitherejoe
4. Privilege @hitherejoe
5. Privilege == a better position to influence @hitherejoe
6. But why does this matter? @hitherejoe
7. 50/50 @hitherejoe
8. 12-20% @hitherejoe
9. 15% (1 billion people) @hitherejoe
10. Human AND business issue @hitherejoe
11. But how can we change that? @hitherejoe
12. Ally is a verb @hitherejoe
13. Language @hitherejoe
14. “Hey guys…” “Oh man…” “Dudes…” “Yea man…” @hitherejoe
15. @hitherejoe
16. @hitherejoe
17. Unconscious Bias @hitherejoe
18. • Be aware • Don’t rush decisions ◦ Backup any decisions with evidence • Expand your network ◦ Eliminate any stereotypes @hitherejoe
19. • Be aware • Don’t rush decisions ◦ Backup any decisions with evidence • Expand your network ◦ Eliminate any stereotypes @hitherejoe
20. • Be aware • Don’t rush decisions ◦ Backup any decisions with evidence • Expand your network ◦ Eliminate any stereotypes @hitherejoe
21. • Be aware • Don’t rush decisions ◦ Backup any decisions with evidence • Expand your network ◦ Eliminate any stereotypes @hitherejoe
22. Amplify @hitherejoe
23. Share recognition during public announcements @hitherejoe
24. Share recognition during public announcements Share recognition inside of your workplace @hitherejoe
25. Share recognition during public announcements Share recognition inside of your workplace Share recognition where it’s due @hitherejoe
26. Amplify voices in meetings Amplify voices during textual conversations @hitherejoe
27. Events @hitherejoe
28. Inclusivity sponsorships @hitherejoe
29. Inclusivity sponsorships Code of conducts and diversity efforts @hitherejoe
30. Inclusivity sponsorships Code of conducts and diversity efforts Anonymise CFP process @hitherejoe
31. Inclusivity sponsorships Improve your networking and reach Code of conducts and diversity efforts Anonymise CFP process @hitherejoe
32. Network
34. Assigning work @hitherejoe
35. Distributing work @hitherejoe
36. Be Open and Listen @hitherejoe
37. Intervene @hitherejoe
38. You will make mistakes! @hitherejoe
39. You will make mistakes! But mistakes can help you develop empathy. @hitherejoe
40. Create an Inclusive environment @hitherejoe
41. What next? @hitherejoe