Inkling Group

18/12/2023

The Sustained Happiness Model by Lyubomirsky, Sheldon and Schkade (2004) suggests that happiness is 40% intentional activity, so taking a moment to write a letter to someone you’re grateful for is a great way to intentionally express gratitude to someone you care about. 💌

In the spirit of intentional gratitude, here's a heartwarming exercise that aligns perfectly with the season of giving and appreciation ✍️

1️⃣ Call into mind someone who did something you are grateful for – but maybe never fully expressed gratitude.

2️⃣ Start with ‘Dear X…’ and be specific in terms of what this person did, why you are grateful and how this person’s behaviour affected your life.

3️⃣ Try to be as concrete and grounded as possible.

4️⃣ Describe what you are doing now and how often you remember their efforts.

5️⃣ Plan how you will deliver it. If possible, deliver it in person. Let that person know you’d like to see them and have something special to share, but don’t reveal the exact purpose of the meeting.

6️⃣ When you meet, let the person know that you are grateful to them and would like to read a letter expressing your gratitude.

7️⃣ After you have read the letter, be receptive to their reaction and discuss your feelings together.

8️⃣ Remember to give the letter to the person when you leave.

Credit to our CEO Sophie Hampel for sharing 🧡

28/11/2023

If your leadership team is asking themselves any of these questions, then you're not going to want to miss our upcoming Inkling Insight Series unpacking the power of Shadow Boards in challenging and accessing diversity of thought.

Join Inkling Group CEO & Co-Founder Sophie Hampel and Senior Manager, Client Delivery Ami Sheehan online this Thursday to learn more about this innovative initiative leading organisations are adopting to solve their biggest , and strategic challenges.

📆Thursday 30 November
⏰ 12:00- 12:45pm AEDT
📌 94593717-30fd-48c3-a094-0a3c7c22f630@9f74cd89-4222-459b-be21-aeeb221f7cd0" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/94593717-30fd-48c3-a094-0a3c7c22f630@9f74cd89-4222-459b-be21-aeeb221f7cd0

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21/11/2023

The organisations most ready for the future are the ones that commit to creating impactful growth and learning opportunities for the next generation rising within their ranks.

In our work, we see firsthand how transformational that commitment can be—and how vital it is for workers of all ages to know how to support, connect with, and learn from one another.

In order to build and lead effective multigenerational teams, today’s leaders need intergenerational fluency, the ability to communicate effectively across generations. Supporting leaders means equipping them with key skills, such as empathy, flexibility, an inclusive leadership style, and a beginner’s mindset, to support this.

Initiatives that encourage an exchange of wisdom across generational lines, such as , programs for underrepresented talent, and , are incredibly powerful at cultivating these skills.

What key skills would you add to this list? Comment below to let us know 👇

08/11/2023

When our people aren’t comfortable bringing their full selves to work, we miss out on much more than their sparkling personality. We lose the creativity, critical thinking skills, and resourcefulness that go hand in hand with safety. No , no risk-taking. No risk-taking, no innovation.

Unfortunately, there are still many lingering misconceptions about neurodivergent people in the workplace.

Join Inkling's D&I Practice leaders, Sugandha Bhargava Chapman & Ami Sheehan, tomorrow as they dispel these myths in our next Insight Series exploring Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Inclusion, Engagement & Unlocking Potential.

📆Thursday 9 November
⏰ 12:00- 12:45pm AEDT
📌 Register to attend via: 0f6c1078-2e58-4fbc-8a25-9c41651c14fb@9f74cd89-4222-459b-be21-aeeb221f7cd0" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0f6c1078-2e58-4fbc-8a25-9c41651c14fb@9f74cd89-4222-459b-be21-aeeb221f7cd0

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26/10/2023

Over this past week, Inkling Group have had the privilege of hosting two incredible roundtable events in Sydney and Parramatta, in collaboration with .au 💡

Held in collaboration with Clare Johnston, Partner, Page Executive, we explored the importance of mindset shifts, the power of awareness, leadership engagement, and the pursuit of long-term systemic change for a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

A big thank you to all the new and returning attendees for their invaluable insights and contributions.

If you're as passionate about these conversations as we are and want to be part of our future sessions, please connect with us via [email protected]. We’re looking forward to keeping the conversation going through future events in Sydney, Parramatta, and Melbourne!

24/10/2023

Last week the Inkling Group team along with our client partners had the opportunity to attend the 2023 Australian Institute of Training & Development - Excellence Awards on the Gold Coast 🥂

We received finalist nominations in 2 categories - Best Capability Development Program and Best Learning Culture in an Organisation - for our partnership with Commonwealth Bank on their organisational-wide Coaching and Feedback Programs. Although we did not win, we had a fabulous evening celebrating together in style and send our congratulations to all other finalists and award category winners 🎉

You can learn more about our partnership with CBA on the Coaching and Feedback learning experiences by heading to inkling.group/case-study/commonwealth-bank

17/10/2023

What do the most innovative, efficient and successful organisations in the world tend to all have in common? The answer, more often than not, comes down to a high-performance organisational culture.

Commonwealth Bank engaged Inkling Group to design organisation-wide learning experiences aimed at equipping leaders with skills and capabilities to navigate challenges, remove barriers, and drive efficient solution-finding through and .

Today, over 1500 employees have participated in the learning experiences, and Commonwealth Bank has cultivated a high-performing culture, enhanced capabilities, and created an environment of collaboration, continuous learning, and success.

Read the full client case study today via inkling.group/case-study/commonwealth-bank 💥

10/10/2023

Around 8.6 million or 43.7% of Australians aged 16-85, have experienced a mental health disorder at some point in their lives. That’s nearly one in every two people in your organisation. Sadly, only 52% of employees believe their workplace is mentally healthy. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

Many people will not seek help because of stigma. At Inkling Group we believe that it is everyone's responsibility to foster mental health conversations, to check in with one another, and to ensure we're making every effort to create mentally healthy and psychologically safe workplaces where our people feel safe and supported to ask for help.

Good mental health means coping with life's challenges, nurturing relationships, giving back to our community, and pursuing our goals. Remember, we all have mental health, and we can all benefit from taking care of it.

For resources and support you can access at anytime:

Mental Health Australia's October Mental Health Month Campaign: https://lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia.org.au/
Head to Health: www.headtohealth.gov.au
Black Dog: www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Headspace: www.eheadspace.org.au
R U OK?: www.ruok.org.au
ReachOut: www.au.reachout.com
Embrace Multicultural Mental Health:
www.embracementalhealth.org.au

04/10/2023

The upcoming Voice referendum marks a pivotal moment in shaping the future of Australia.
 
On October 14th, we are being asked to vote on a fundamental principle: Should Indigenous Australians have a dedicated presence within our founding document, providing a protected avenue to express their ideas and concerns?

There are real gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians in life expectancy, infant mortality, health, housing, education and employment and we have an opportunity now to challenge this status quo.
 
If you are passionate about creating a more and future, then a 'yes' vote is the only option available. A 'yes' is a vote for our nation's greatest bridge—a bridge that unites us, honours our , and paves the way for a brighter, shared future.
 
Inkling Group stands in solidarity with the goal of increasing representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in decision making. We also acknowledge that our people, client partners and broader community all have their own views, and ask that they take the time to listen, learn and be informed through credible sources when deciding how they vote in this important moment in our history.

14/09/2023

This year's R U OK? Day theme, 'here to hear,' aligns perfectly with the power of —a crucial trait in leadership, establishing meaningful connection and in supporting each other's wellbeing. It's a skill we can all cultivate, and it's a powerful tool to create connections and demonstrate genuine care.

Whether it's creating space to connect and actively listen to friends, family, or colleagues, engaging in mindful activities, or simply taking time for self-care, we've learned that prioritising mental health isn't a luxury; it's a necessity.

Our commitment to this goes beyond an annual event; it's a year-round pledge we make as an organisation to foster an environment of support and understanding.

Today, and every day, let's remember that the bonds we build, the conversations we initiate, and the genuine support we offer can make a world of difference.

Let's keep the dialogue open and ongoing 💛

Don't try to solve someone's problems.

Make space to really listen so you can build trust and create a safe place for them to share how they’re feeling.

R U OK? I'm here to hear. Because a conversation could change a life.

Find tips on when and how to ask at https://bit.ly/2RzlAv8

Thanks to the talented bethdrawsthings for helping us share this important message ahead of

06/09/2023

Thanks to The Inclusion Circle, as well as our very own Chief Delivery Officer and DEI thought leader, Rashida Lowe, for hosting a fabulous forum this morning. They created a space for DEI professionals to come together, share experiences, and gain actionable, evidence-based wellbeing insights and strategies, courtesy of the talented speakers - Dr Suzy Green, Lisa Skovron & Duncan Young 👏

💡Lisa Skovron shared the importance of connecting to purpose, reminding yourself of the wins whilst doing the long term work of a DEI practitioner

💡Dr Suzy Green provided insights on what role self care plays in the lives of DEI professionals including the need for deliberate self care, integrating approach to workplace mental health through mitigating risks, managing illness and promoting flourishing

💡Duncan Young shared ideas on helping those in frontline change roles be the best version of themselves by building your ideal day, shaping your social and digital environments and leading by example including sharing what's not going well for you.