Author: Maisie Jeffreys
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We Need to Move Beyond DEI
By Maisie Jeffreys Over the past decade, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become commonplace in organisations striving for more inclusive workplaces. However, many of these efforts have been criticised for being performative or superficial, often failing to address the underlying systemic issues that perpetuate inequality. source: https://www.peoplematters.in/site/interstitial?return_to=%2Farticle%2Fculture%2Fwhy-defining-an-organizational-culture-is-a-must-16575 The Limitations of Traditional DEI Approaches…
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Understanding Conflict from a Systems Lens
By Maisie Bache-Jeffreys Conflict is rarely the result of a single cause or actor. Whether it’s intercommunal violence, political unrest, or long-term social tension, conflict tends to emerge from a web of interconnected factors – historical tensions, economic exclusion, identity politics, institutional failure, environmental degradation, and more. Yet too often, our responses remain fragmented. We…
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Governance for Systems Change Organisations
By Maisie Jeffreys Want support to achieve strategic systems change in your organisation? Contact us to explore our consultancy services! Systems change is more than a buzzword – it’s a growing imperative for organisations navigating today’s complex, interdependent world. Whether tackling climate action, health equity, or social justice, achieving meaningful transformation requires not just a strong…
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Understanding Systems Thinking in Practice
By Maisie Jeffreys What is systems thinking? Why does it matter? How do we make it less theoretical? You’re in the right place. We’ve all had it – when looking at frameworks, toolkits, or even hearing the word ‘systems’ itself – feeling lost and asking ourselves “but how does this actually apply to my work?”…