DIGGING DEEP in 2015 , we refreshed our strategy to include the local community . We want to make sure we create an environment where local employees will flourish within our organisation . The term we use is ‘ local locals ’ or indigenous peoples . For example , in Australia we have a policy of inclusion with the Aboriginal community . We ’ re now refreshing our global strategy towards 2018 which is why I moved from our Ghana office into this role .”
Defining diversity But what ’ s been the biggest challenge she ’ s faced in promoting a more inclusive and diverse industry ? “ I would say a lack of awareness , in terms of understanding what these words actually means ,” Opoku-Asare concedes . “ We ’ re broadening the dimensions of inclusion and diversity so they go beyond the norms we see . That is the challenge , because our industry is very unique . I know other companies struggle but we have very good support at board level from our CEO and our board chair Noreen Doyle . Making the business case for inclusion and diversity should be just as important as anything else we focus on , like safety , efficiency ,
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