Sherpa

Yes, the world is certainly looking a different place, we have positive role models in global politics, in golf, in motor racing and not to mention the success of British talent from all walks of life at the Beijing 08  Olympic and Paralympic games, oh and the small matter of a Scot doing quite well at Tennis.  So despite the doom and gloom affecting us all in this time of financial strife we still have plenty to celebrate and every reason to aim high, if not higher than we have before.   

For employers this means they need to move from reporting what their (workforce) picture looks like, they need to break free from legislative ties (no need to break them) and start to take the action that will improve their outlook.   All too often I come across action plans and equality reports that describe a picture, not necessarily bleak, but more often than not one that is incredibly bland.  Compliance rather than change seems to be in the driving seat for many, and getting us nowhere fast.  

The reaction from government and industry 'experts'  is often quota's and targets, scary words in my book.  Instead we should aim to ensure understanding before representation and sign up to a commitment to give and to get the very best. 

Why?, well, in the Diva's humble opinion neither Lewis or Barack achieved their recent successes with the help of positive action on account of their skin colour, they achieved their well deserved success by being determined and being the best.  A lesson for us all.