Liem Pham at StaffPlus London 2023

Create an inclusive team environment by valuing individual differences, developing strengths and passions, and recognizing biases to unlock growth and success.

Key takeaways
  • Don’t focus on technical skills alone, but also on inclusion and growth.
  • Create an inclusive mindset in teams to encourage collaboration and progress.
  • Understand and value individual differences, rather than judging or assuming based on stereotypes.
  • Focus on developing engineers’ strengths and passions, rather than forcing them to conform to expectations.
  • Use anonymous surveys and feedback mechanisms to detect biases and improve inclusive practices.
  • Randomly pair engineers to encourage interaction and understanding.
  • Be vulnerable and transparent, and ask for feedback from others.
  • Access to policy and opportunities is crucial for growth and development.
  • Understand that diversity is just the starting point, and inclusion is key to success.
  • Create a trusting community where everyone feels comfortable and valued.
  • Recognize and celebrate individual differences and strengths.
  • Avoid making assumptions based on biases.
  • Focus on solving problems and providing access to opportunities, rather than perpetuating stereotypes.
  • Define success based on individual growth and progress, rather than just technical skills.
  • Create an environment where everyone feels comfortable and valued.
  • Celebrate successes and milestones, and recognize individual achievements.
  • Don’t focus on the surface-level, but rather on the hidden successes and strengths that lie beneath.