The saddest words
Are these the saddest words I regularly read?
We run equality, diversity and mental health training courses, across the UK. On every course we ask in advance. “Do any of the learners have access needs?”
“We have no access needs”
Author: michael_fellowes
Russian dolls – Preferences or access needs?
Russian dolls
Like a Russian doll we hold many personalities within us. The outermost doll faces the world. A second doll is our friendship face, a third doll connects us with our partners and children. Our fourth doll dances with the dog when no one is looking. Deep inside, is tiny baby doll; nervous of the world. ...continue reading "Russian dolls – Preferences or access needs?"
Wellbeing, lockdown and Daleks
The Five Ways to Wellbeing
By Jeff Walker with Michael Fellowes, February 2024
The Five Ways to Wellbeing, like the guidelines on eating five portions of fruit and vegetables, support us to maintain a healthy state of physical and mental wellbeing. They tell us to:
- Connect
- Take Notice
- Be Active
- Keep Learning
- and Give
Two tribes
When two tribes go to war
A point is all that you can score
Two Tribes - Frankie Goes to Hollywood[1]
So, what connects Frankie Goes to Hollywood with equality, diversity and inclusion? Their 1984 hit, Two tribes, illustrates a human psychological theme that can lead to discrimination and exclusion. Two tribes is about ‘Us’ vs ‘Them’ or Social Identity Theory. ...continue reading "Two tribes"
Training at your own venue
We can train your staff, in the comfort of your venue, on any of our highly regarded courses. We've successfully travelled and trained all over the UK, from Belfast (Queen's Film Theatre), to London (Poplar HARCA Housing), from Glasgow (Barratt Homes), to Bristol (Ethical Property Company). ...continue reading "Training at your own venue"