Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As a North East tech network, Dynamo North East wants to play our part in diversifying the North East tech sector. We realise that we need to do more to ensure we represent our diverse society and support the region’s SMEs and wider tech community to do the same.
We presented several eye opening statistics in our 1st phase of initial findings and survey which was designed to carry out research into the diversity of the North East tech sector. It put us in a place where we had to introspect as well as realise the realities that give birth to bias, racism, ignorance and injustice at grassroot level.
We are delighted to have launched our 2022 EDI report for the North East tech sector. If you are a Dynamo member and you’d like to access a copy, please email us at info@dynamonortheast.co.uk to request a copy.
TOOLKITS
In response to our research and the identified need for practical support for SME tech businesses we have produced an equality, diversity & inclusion toolkit. The kit offers guidance and practical tools to help you draft your ED&I action plan and take positive steps towards being more diverse and inclusive.
You can download the toolkit in full or access selected elements depending on where you are on your ED&I journey and what support you are looking for.
EDI Toolkit for SMEs – Dynamo North East
Preparing your EDI Action Plan
The Relationship between EDI, the Tech Sector & Your Organisation (2)
Overall purpose
of the group
As a North East tech network, Dynamo wants to play our part in diversifying the region’s tech sector. We realise that we need to do more to ensure we represent our diverse society and support the region’s SMEs and wider tech community to do the same. We have started some informal conversations in this area and are looking at how we can progress this to drive positive action.
Key aims and
objectives
We believe that a diverse workforce ensures diversity of thinking, leading to growth and innovation. Objectives:
• Carry out research into the diversity of the North East tech sector and write a report that includes recommendations for SMEs in the region
• Develop an EDI strategy and action plan, working with Dynamo Board and Innovation mangers
• Engage with key stakeholders and offer 1:1 business support with SMEs
• Make connections and work with partners to draw upon research already in place/carried out
• Collaborate with SMEs to share best practice on EDI and progress being made in their organisations across the network
• Support the facilitation of the working group
Progress
update
Work underway includes podcasts, blogs, action plan and a #HERO role model campaign for the region.
To request a copy of the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Initial Findings Report, please contact clare.nicholson@dynamonortheast.co.uk
Fareeha spoke at ISN Innovation event in August and delivered a presentation around 2 tools to support SME’s and partners with EDI strategy. Frame of Reference + IDC – Inclusion leading Innovation Presentation