What Does EDI Really Mean in Practice?
Update: 2025-11-04
Description
In this episode of Talking Hospitality, Timothy R Andrews and Joe McDonnell are joined by Olajide Alabi, one of the UK’s most engaging voices in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion — and Co-Founder of SISU, the People Experience Agency.
Olajide breaks down what EDI really means in practice: how inclusion starts with belonging and psychological safety, why focusing on diversity alone misses the point, and what real leadership looks like when it’s human-centred and curious.
In this episode:
- Why inclusion and equity matter more than diversity targets
- The dangers of “tick-box” EDI approaches
- How psychological safety transforms culture and performance
- Why representation at the top still matters — and how to get there
- The business benefits of empathy, curiosity, and storytelling
Companies mentioned in this episode:
- TGI Fridays
- SISU
- Graphic Kitchen
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