21 BDO | GENDER BALANCE LISTENING EVENTS
CULTURAL ACTIONS
X Colleagues: Be honest about what success looks like for you, what your boundaries are, when you can flex and when you can’t X PMs: Ensure that the conversation isn’t just focused on work, but takes into account what else is happening in a person’s life – helping carve out the non-negotiables.
X Actively seek out the mentoring relationship that is right for you X Look outside of your team, look across the firm and beyond if needed for your role models X Take some time to think about people you admire and why. What are they doing differently? X Also consider who you can mentor yourself. X Be honest about what you really need to do, and what you can delegate X Find a network to share experiences and ask for advice X Seek out those who you perceive are making things work and talk to them X Consider your role as an ally, and what you can do to challenge poor behaviour if you see it.
X Invest time in understanding your personal style and reflect on your relative strengths and areas where you might need coaching X Gather feedback X Review internal training options open to you and discuss options with your mentor and PM.
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