20 FEB 2024 · In this episode, I'm having a special guest, who can tell us a bit more about how we can really put a little bit of brain into all our hard attempts and how to apply a structured approach to creating DEI change. Kasper Jelsbech has dedicated a big part of your professional life to diversity, equity, and inclusion. He works as partner and chief consultant at a company called Living Institute. In this episode you will learn: - What does a systemic approach to DEI start from? - Should you rather focus on diversity or inclusion? - What are the 7 steps that an organization needs to take before it starts adjusting its processes? - What's the right sequence of actions? - What is a nonpromotable task? - How much time does it take to create a sustainable culture change in a company? Find more materials at www.astepahead.pro/015 When you listen to this episode, think of someone who would also listen to it for the benefit of themselves or their team and share the link to the recording. I wish you a sense of fun and discovery! Do you want to be kept up to date? Subscribe to the newsletter: www.astepahead.pro/newsletter

5 DEC 2023 · We talk a lot about managing diversity, about diversity of people, and about the beautiful performance, which is possible thanks to diversity in organizations. But have we made sure before that this diversity actually can work in practice? Can all the kinds of people access the resources of our company? That's the question. Today, I'm talking to Mike Koeppe about online accessibility for people with visual impairments, and I think this is going to be a very interesting topic. On this occasion you can also see how people just before total sight loss see - just take a look at the guest photo on the cover of this podcast episode! In this episode you will learn: - Figures for visual impairments - Why accessibility is a business issue - Inclusive company's best practice - "You don't see what they don't see" - Personal stories - Statistics from workplaces - WCAG - Web Content Accessibility Guidelines When we talk about inclusive workplaces, we focus a lot on the mindset. We focus a lot on inclusive leadership. We also talk about inclusive policies. But today, we talked about some really technical levels of being accessible, of being inclusive. Find more materials at www.astepahead.pro/014 When you listen to this episode, think of someone who would also listen to it for the benefit of themselves or their team and share the link to the recording. I wish you a sense of fun and discovery! Do you want to be kept up to date? Subscribe to the newsletter: www.astepahead.pro/newsletter

21 NOV 2023 · The world of work is changing. And what is changing among others is the generations that we have in workplace. Now slowly but inevitably, I'm discovering that I'm starting to belong to the older generations in the workplace. But it also makes me very curious about what are the younger generations like. What makes them like this? How do they approach certain things? Today, we will be talking about a specific aspect, maybe a little bit unexpected aspect of generation Z, the youngest generation in our job market. I'm having https://www.linkedin.com/in/marta-leszczynska/ as my guest. And I'm going to ask many questions about Marta's experience with GenZers. In this episode you will learn: - What is Gen Z - What is technological shame - Tech shame at work - Technological competence of GenZ - How GenZers learn new skills - How to address tech shame in company - Hints for HR and leaders Find more materials at www.astepahead.pro/013 When you listen to this episode, think of someone who would also listen to it for the benefit of themselves or their team and share the link to the recording. I wish you a sense of fun and discovery! Do you want to be kept up to date? Subscribe to the newsletter: www.astepahead.pro/newsletter

7 NOV 2023 · More and more frequently we talk about diversity, equity and inclusion. My impression is that we get a lot of DEI guidelines, but they show us how to behave in a specific situation. I'm very glad to have https://www.linkedin.com/in/mszumna as a guest today. We are going to explore a little bit more practical approach to dealing with situations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In this conversation you will learn: - Why diversity competence is important - What is diversity competence - About TOPOI model - How to use TOPOI model - case studies - How to develop diversity competence Find more materials at www.astepahead.pro/012 I wish you a sense of fun and discovery!

17 OCT 2023 · Many managers suffer from the challenge of being in touch with their people, of keeping the relationship. And what becomes even more difficult is having a dialogue. What do we do in a situation when there is a polarized dialogue? How to run it? I have invited an amazing expert who can tell us a lot about how to do dialogue and, maybe even more importantly, how to depolarize dialogue in case it goes the wrong way. https://www.linkedin.com/in/majanenadovic/ is my guest today. In this conversation you will learn: - Why to have a dialogue in a workplace - What happens if we enter a dialogue - Why conflict is an opportunity - How to find courage to start a dialogue - Hints and tips for running a dialogue - Examples of useful questions - Role of HR in creating a dialogue - What is deep listening and why it is so important Find more materials at www.astepahead.pro/011 I wish you a sense of fun and discovery!

19 SEP 2023 · In this captivating episode of "A Step Ahead by Monika Chutnik" Jana Holla provides us with a unique glimpse into the vibrant world of Egypt, emphasizing the value Egyptians place on relationships, the cultural nuances that shape their interactions, and the challenges faced by expatriates in this enchanting land. Join Monika and her guest as they explore the joy of relationships and the complexities of life in Egypt. In this conversation you will learn: - What are main cultural beliefs and values in Egypt - How it is to be a foreign woman living in Egypt - The importance of relationships in Egyptian society - European perspective on Egyptian culture - Tips for living and working in Egypt Find more materials at www.astepahead.pro/010 I wish you a sense of fun and discovery!

5 SEP 2023 · In this episode of A Step Ahead podcast Monika Chutnik is talking with Maja Paradecka from Kemira company on how to build a global women's network that drives inclusion. In this conversation you will learn: - Why to talk about the women's network - Story of Women's Network in Kemira - How to start and develop a women's network - How to make a women's network global - Tips and tricks for other organizations Find more materials at www.astepahead.pro/009 I wish you a sense of fun and discovery!

22 AUG 2023 · This podcast, A Step Ahead, has been created for all who want to grow in such an international, remote environment – who want to grow as leaders, as HR, as change agents, and simply as humans. I will be delighted to know how you make progress at work and in life - Monika Chutnik. Materials are available at www.astepahead.pro/008 In this episode I am talking with Kathy Borys Siddiqui about Danish business culture and how to make friends with the Danes. In this conversation you will learn: - What is Denmark like? - Moving to another country - Hygge in practice - Danish sense of humour - How to make friends with Danes? - Danish corporate culture As you listen to this episode, think of someone who would also listen to it for the benefit of themselves or their team and share the link to the recording. Sign up for the newsletter to stay in touch: https://astepahead.pro/newsletter/

8 AUG 2023 · This podcast, A Step Ahead, has been created for all who want to grow in such an international, remote environment – who want to grow as leaders, as HR, as change agents, and simply as humans. I will be delighted to know how you make progress at work and in life - Monika Chutnik. Materials are available at www.astepahead.pro/007 In this episode I am talking with Alessia Serena, an experienced manager in HR and Project Management. In this conversation you will learn: - What was the biggest surprise in working with Mexicans? - How to build relationships with Mexicans? - What is the Mexican approach to time? - What does "ahorita" mean and how do you interpret such a response? - How are deadlines set in a collaboration? - What is the role of the project leader? What is expected of the boss? - How were Italians perceived by Mexicans? - What will Mexicans not tolerate when it comes to work behavior? - What to watch out for so as not to offend the feelings of their Mexican colleagues? - What do Poles and Mexicans have in common? - What are the key tips for successful cooperation with Mexicans? As you listen to this episode, think of someone who would also listen to it for the benefit of themselves or their team and share the link to the recording. Sign up for the newsletter to stay in touch: https://astepahead.pro/newsletter/

21 MAR 2023 · This podcast, A Step Ahead, has been created for all who want to grow in such an international, remote environment – who want to grow as leaders, as HR, as change agents, and simply as humans. I will be delighted to know how you make progress at work and in life - Monika Chutnik. Materials are available at www.astepahead.pro/006 In this episode I am talking with Sarah Cordivano about how to craft a DEI strategy that makes sense. In this conversation you will learn: - How to set up DEI strategy in a company - Challenges in implementing DEI strategy - How to find the sponsorship of the executive level - Role of the mid-level managers in activating the DEI strategy - What are the three things to do in order to start DEI within the company This episode might be interesting for leaders who have a direct influence on inclusion and diversity programs in their teams, but also for HR who creates development programs for employees. I wish you a sense of fun and discovery!