The Conference Collective Podcast Series 3
Welcome to ‘The Conference Collective’ Podcast Series 3, celebrating the best in innovation and leadership from those who are creating a positive change in the business events industry. A podcast brought to you by the Professional Conference Organisers Association and hosted by Libbie Ray from Connected Event Group.
This podcast series provides listeners with behind the scenes access to some of the key innovators in our industry as they share their honest and raw insights. It highlights how collaboration, innovation and resilience are at the core of the events industry and the reasons we have managed to survive through the most challenging time our industry has faced. Get ready to learn more about the brave new world of the business events industry.
Episode 6
Creating Safe and Inclusive Spaces with Dr. Lucy Mercer-Mapstone
Dr. Mercer-Mapstone highlights common pitfalls in event planning and discusses the systematic changes needed to create truly inclusive events and workplaces. The conversation extends to leadership approaches, offering guidance on how leaders can revolutionise their approach to inclusion.
Learn the art of asking the right questions in a considerate way, as Dr. Mercer-Mapstone provides practical advice for initiating conversations that contribute to building more inclusive and safe events. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of creating spaces where everyone feels welcome and valued.
About Dr Lucy Mercer-Mapstone
Dr Lucy Mercer-Mapstone who is an internationally renowned engagement expert. She specialises in designing engagements which are centred around equity, diversity, and inclusion. Her passion is for creating spaces where everyone can feel safe, included, and celebrated by supporting people and organisations to develop the skills for true inclusion. She brings a cross-sector perspective having worked and engaged across higher education, community, not-for-profit, corporate, and government sectors.
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- Lucy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lucy-mercer-mapstone-b57b2460/
Thank you to our webinar and podcast partner for 2024 – Connected Event Group