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Making Change as an Ally Joe Birch @hitherejoe Senior Eng. @ Buffer GDE - Android & Flutter

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So, what is an Ally? @hitherejoe

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Not everyone will want to be involved @hitherejoe

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Privilege @hitherejoe

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Privilege == a better position to influence @hitherejoe

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But why does this matter? @hitherejoe

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50/50 @hitherejoe

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12-20% @hitherejoe

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15% (1 billion people) @hitherejoe

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Human AND business issue @hitherejoe

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But how can we change that? @hitherejoe

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Ally is a verb @hitherejoe

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Language @hitherejoe

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“Hey guys…” “Oh man…” “Dudes…” “Yea man…” @hitherejoe

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@hitherejoe

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@hitherejoe

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Unconscious Bias @hitherejoe

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● Be aware ● Don’t rush decisions ○ Backup any decisions with evidence ● Expand your network ○ Eliminate any stereotypes @hitherejoe

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● Be aware ● Don’t rush decisions ○ Backup any decisions with evidence ● Expand your network ○ Eliminate any stereotypes @hitherejoe

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● Be aware ● Don’t rush decisions ○ Backup any decisions with evidence ● Expand your network ○ Eliminate any stereotypes @hitherejoe

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● Be aware ● Don’t rush decisions ○ Backup any decisions with evidence ● Expand your network ○ Eliminate any stereotypes @hitherejoe

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Amplify @hitherejoe

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Share recognition during public announcements @hitherejoe

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Share recognition during public announcements Share recognition inside of your workplace @hitherejoe

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Share recognition during public announcements Share recognition inside of your workplace Share recognition where it’s due @hitherejoe

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Amplify voices in meetings Amplify voices during textual conversations @hitherejoe

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Events @hitherejoe

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Inclusivity sponsorships @hitherejoe

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Inclusivity sponsorships Code of conducts and diversity efforts @hitherejoe

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Inclusivity sponsorships Code of conducts and diversity efforts Anonymise CFP process @hitherejoe

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Inclusivity sponsorships Improve your networking and reach Code of conducts and diversity efforts Anonymise CFP process @hitherejoe

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Network

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Assigning work @hitherejoe

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Distributing work @hitherejoe

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Be Open and Listen @hitherejoe

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Intervene @hitherejoe

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You will make mistakes! @hitherejoe

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You will make mistakes! But mistakes can help you develop empathy. @hitherejoe

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Create an Inclusive environment @hitherejoe

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What next? @hitherejoe