Episode 40: Diversity and Inclusion at Small Companies with Meara Charnetzki, Michael Donnelly, and Elena Valentine
Summary: <h2>Diversity and Inclusion at Small Companies with Meara Charnetzki, Michael Donnelly, and Elena Valentine</h2> <p>TableXI is now offering training for developers and products teams! For more info, email <a href="mailto:workshops@tablexi.com" rel="nofollow">workshops@tablexi.com</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://stickynote.game" rel="nofollow">Get your <em>FREE</em> career growth strategy information and techniques!</a> </p> <h2>Summary</h2> <p>What can a small company do to improve its diversity and inclusion practices when your company just isn't changing personnel quickly enough to improve via hiring? Here to discuss this are Meara Charnetzki from Table XI, Michael Donnelly from the FWD Collective and Elena Valentine from Skill Scout. We'll all about company values, supporting a wider community, using internal feedback, and what to do to encourage improvement at your company.</p> <h2>Guests</h2> <ul> <li> <a href="https://twitter.com/m34ra" rel="nofollow">Meara Charnetzki</a> of <a href="https://www.tablexi.com/" rel="nofollow">Table XI</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://twitter.com/realmdonnelly" rel="nofollow">Michael Donnelly</a> of <a href="https://fwdcollective.io/" rel="nofollow">The FWD Collective</a><br> </li> <li> <a href="https://twitter.com/Elena_Valentine" rel="nofollow">Elena Valentine</a> of <a href="https://www.skillscout.com/" rel="nofollow">Skill Scout</a> </li> </ul> <h2>Notes</h2> <p>02:56 - Advice For Small Companies Interested in Being More Diverse</p> <p>09:08 - Vetting Companies for Diversity & Inclusion Values</p> <p>13:59 - Having a Healthy Company Feedback System</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://knowyourcompany.com/" rel="nofollow">Know Your Company</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.techdoneright.io/12" rel="nofollow">Managing for Career Development with Claire Lew</a></li> </ul> <p>17:02 - Building Relationships as a Company Leader </p> <p>20:09 - Diversity and Inclusion Benefits Everyone</p> <p>23:31 - Encouraging Companies to Start D&I Initiatives as an Employee</p> <p>30:45 - Company Exit Interviews</p> <p>32:26 - Salary Transparency</p> <p>35:51 - Flexible Working Structures</p> <h2>Related Episodes</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.techdoneright.io/38" rel="nofollow">Diverse Agile Teams with Marlena Compton, Betsy Haibel, and Jennifer Tu</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.techdoneright.io/36" rel="nofollow">Your First 100 Days at a New Company with Katie Gore and Elizabeth Trepkowski Hodos</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.techdoneright.io/12" rel="nofollow">Managing for Career Development with Claire Lew</a></li> </ul><p>Special Guests: Elena Valentine, Meara Charnetzki, and Michael Donnelly.</p>
