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The Culturally Intelligent Safety Professional CQSP S2EP13 From Chiang Mai to F1 & Inclusion with Marsha RamroopWhat a conversation, Marsha always manages to include seriousness, professionalism and fun into every conversation. Before we wrap this episode, let’s reflect on a few key takeaways from my conversation with the incredible Marsha Ramroop:Inclusion Starts with Behavior, Not Identity Marsha emphasized that true inclusion isn't about categorizing others—it’s about examining our own behaviors. This teaches us to Start with introspection to build more inclusive environments.Cultural Intelligence is the “How” of Inclusion Through the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) framework, Marsha showed us how behaviors can be intentionally shaped to drive b...

2025-07-0742 min

Talking Place 004 Building Inclusion in places - with Marsha RamroopIn this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin sits down with Marsha Ramroop, an inclusion strategist and author of the groundbreaking book ‘Building Inclusion’, to explore the critical intersections of place, diversity, and the human experience.Marsha shares her remarkable journey from a 30-year career in broadcasting to becoming a leading voice in equity, diversity, and inclusion within the built environment. With infectious passion and clarity, she unpacks complex concepts like diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural intelligence, breaking down how we can create truly inclusive spaces and societies.Discover how meaningful change happens when we l...

2025-04-011h 01

Don’t Miss An Best-Selling Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Building Inclusion by Marsha Ramroop, Dr. Yasmeen Lari - forewordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/342to listen full audiobooks. Title: Building Inclusion Author: Marsha Ramroop, Dr. Yasmeen Lari - foreword Narrator: Marsha Ramroop Format: mp3 Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins Release date: 02-25-25 Ratings: Not rated yet Genres: Architecture Publisher's Summary: Building Inclusion: A Practical Guide to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Architecture and the Built Environment is just that—a manual to support and provide essential guidance to the profession on these key issues. Acknowledging that the existence of EDI procedures does not necessarily ensure their use, it focuses on demonstrating behaviors that help create, implement, and enforce po...

2025-02-2511h 43

Unlock This Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Building Inclusion by Marsha Ramroop, Dr. Yasmeen Lari - forewordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/342to listen full audiobooks. Title: Building Inclusion Author: Marsha Ramroop, Dr. Yasmeen Lari - foreword Narrator: Marsha Ramroop Format: mp3 Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins Release date: 02-25-25 Ratings: Not rated yet Genres: Architecture Publisher's Summary: Building Inclusion: A Practical Guide to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Architecture and the Built Environment is just that—a manual to support and provide essential guidance to the profession on these key issues. Acknowledging that the existence of EDI procedures does not necessarily ensure their use, it focuses on demonstrating behaviors that help create, implement, and enforce po...

2025-02-2511h 43

Begin This Spellbinding Full Audiobook — Perfect Before Bedtime.Building Inclusion by Marsha Ramroop, Dr. Yasmeen Lari - forewordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/342to listen full audiobooks. Title: Building Inclusion Author: Marsha Ramroop, Dr. Yasmeen Lari - foreword Narrator: Marsha Ramroop Format: mp3 Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins Release date: 02-25-25 Ratings: Not rated yet Genres: Architecture Publisher's Summary: Building Inclusion: A Practical Guide to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Architecture and the Built Environment is just that—a manual to support and provide essential guidance to the profession on these key issues. Acknowledging that the existence of EDI procedures does not necessarily ensure their use, it focuses on demonstrating behaviors that help create, implement, and enforce po...

2025-02-2511h 43

The Surveyor Hub Podcast Eps 126 Why Cultural Intelligence Matters In Surveying With Marsha Ramroop Marsha Ramroop is an engaging and compelling speaker and former BBC journalist and leader. She’s a global award-winning inclusion strategist, and author with a passion for driving change in the built environment. She sees the sector as an opportunity to influence the creation of a more inclusive world. Marsha was the inaugural Director of Inclusion and Diversity at the Royal Institute of British Architects. She is the author of the book “Building Inclusion: Practical Guide to Inclusion in Architecture & the Built Environment,” published by Routledge. Today, we talk about what cultural intelligence matters in surveying, and we disc...

2025-02-141h 01

Engineering Matters #307 Giving the Gift of EngineeringFor many of us, now is a season of giving. A well chosen gift can bring lasting joy. But it’s easy to get wrong. One of the finest gifts anyone can give, is the gift of engineering. But how can engineers and designers ensure that when they share their gifts, they really meet the needs of users? This November, Engineers Without Borders UK brought together a diverse panel of experts to discuss the ‘Voices That Matter’ in engineering. In a conversation moderated by Jonathan Truslove, the panellists—Kamran Mallick, Marsha Ramroop, and Natalia Vasnier—discussed how engineers...

2024-12-1919 min

Leading Responsibly with Integrity & Purpose The DEI Backlash | with Gamal Turawa, Toni McLelland, Marsha Ramroop & Rob Neil OBEIn this engaging panel discussion, we brought together influential thought leaders, including Thom Dennis, Gamal Turawa, Toni McLelland, Marsha Ramroop and Rob Neil OBE - to delve deep into diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, why there is so much pushback and what are the best ways to keep going forward with positive initiatives that can and do make a difference. We’re in an exciting and pivotal moment for leadership and community inside the workplace. There are definitive ways to foster a positive and productive workplace culture and there is real damage to be aware of...

2024-06-061h 01

The Pride Road Architects Podcast RIBA CPD informal core curriculum 7 Inclusive Environments - Marsha RamroopRIBA CPD informal core curriculum 7 Inclusive Environments - Marsha Ramroop In this episode Lisa Raynes talks to global award-winning inclusion culture expert Marsha Ramroop. Join us on ‘the Pride Road Architects podcast’ as we navigate the intricate landscape of RIBA's CPD core curriculum, providing insights, expert interviews, and valuable tips for architects seeking to thrive in the ever-evolving field of architecture. In this episode Lisa Raynes talks to inclusion culture expert Marsha Ramroop. Marsha is a global award-winning inclusion culture expert, with a passion for driving change in the...

2024-05-3136 min

Architecture Social Why are inclusive behaviours important in the workplace? Ft. Marsha RamroopWondering why inclusive behaviours are a big deal or how they play into your workplace? Get ready for a no-holds-barred Q&A session where Marsha will be answering just that! We'll explore the importance of these behaviours, how we can develop them, and the role of Cultural Intelligence in it all. Skeptical about the relevance to architecture? Stick with us as we bridge the gap and discuss how this all fits into design. Want to learn more? You're in the right place! With a storied career that spans the BBC to the Royal Institute of Br...

2023-11-2834 min

Architecture Social Equality, Diversity And Inclusion In Architecture Q&A Ft. Marsha RamroopGet ready for a crucial conversation on our next episode of Architecture Social’s live podcast! This time, our host Stephen Drew is meeting with the dynamic Marsha Ramroop, an award-winning Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategist and the Founder Director of Unheard Voice Consultancy Ltd.Marsha’s work has been internationally recognized and her culture change methodology is award-winning. In addition to running her consultancy, she serves as the Executive Director of EDI for Building People CIC, a hub providing resources, insights, and career pathways for underrepresented groups in the built environment.With her back...

2023-10-2449 min

GLOBAL CONVERSATIONS || SEASON 2 Episode 3: Why leaders should be both emotionally & culturally intelligent?For decades, leaders and equity practitioners have been taught to lead with emotional intelligence. We are also led to believe that having emotional intelligence makes you a great leader. But with multiculturalism comes cross-cultural issues within our organizations. This is where cultural intelligence. My guests Janine Ting-Jansen, Luz Gonzalez, and Marsha Ramroop, discuss the difference and similarities between emotional and cultural intelligence and why leaders and equity practitioners should become more culturally aware in their organizations and within their practice.

2023-09-2053 min

The Broke Architect Breakups, Makeups and Shakeups within ArchitectureThis is the twelfth episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! This show is brought to you by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Global Architect Alliance (GAA)⁠⁠⁠⁠. In this episode, we talk to Marsha Ramroop an award-winning inclusive cultural strategist. Marsha has truly had an amazing career to date as a BBC journalist and Inclusion & Communities Editor and then took on an important role as Director of Inclusion at the RIBA and has recently set up her own consultancy, “Unheard Voice”. https://www.unheardvoice.co.uk/ We discuss why Marsha lef...

2023-07-2748 min

Ally Spotlight Marsha Ramroop - Talking Cultural IntelligenceIn this episode, Sarah and Andrew chat with Marsha Ramroop, Executive Director at Building People and Founder of Unheard Voice, a global award-winning approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusive culture change in organisations using Cultural Intelligence. Prior to that Marsha has decades of experience working across DEI for the likes of RIBA and BBC.

2023-07-0521 min

We Not Me Turning a group into a team – Season 5 review with Dan Hammond and Pia LeeWith the challenges of hybrid working and resource constraints, team leaders need to create a shared vision and a set of meaningful goals. By putting the team at the centre and leveraging the interdependencies between members, organisations can achieve greater improvements in performance and outcomes.In this first episode of the season 6, Dan and Pia look back on highlights from season 5, and what these conversations can teach us about collaboration.Episodes to check out from season 5Leading teams of volunteers – episode 51 with Jim GoddardPurpose, people and football – episode 60 with Richard GilesBuilding communities: playgrounds for...

2023-06-0221 min

The RICS Podcast RICS: Enabling D&I Through Inclusive Business Culture with Chanelle Gray & Marsha Ramroop #71In achieving large-scale diversity and inclusion, a diverse workforce is only half the puzzle - empowerment comes from a truly inclusive culture throughout your business.Joining Sybil Taunton (RICS, Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) on this week’s RICS Podcast are Chanelle Gray (Savills, Head of Diversity and Inclusion) & Marsha Ramroop (Founder of Unheard Voice). We hear how to identify cultural issues within teams, solutions to create inclusivity throughout your organisation, and how to tackle the challenging issue of unconscious bias.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:How inclusive culture is sha...

2023-05-1534 min

We Not Me Bringing teams together around human-centred design with Adam BillingInnovation is a team sport and design thinking is a team activity. A great team involves multiple disciplines, diversity of perspectives, and a culture of permission to help guide each other towards good behaviours.Adam Billing is the founder of Treehouse Innovation and Sprintbase, and an expert in how design thinking can be used to fuel innovation. In his conversation with Dan and Pia, he explains the principles of design thinking, which involves deeply understanding what the customer cares about, inviting diverse perspectives to generate ideas, and rapidly moving those ideas towards solutions that are grounded...

2023-04-0742 min

Open City Petrochemical reliance & the value of indigenous knowledgeMarsha Ramroop speaks to two contributors of the Material Matters edition of Landscape: Claire Thirlwall and Sandeep Balagangadharan Menon. Together they discuss landscape architecture's reliance on petrochemicals, the value found in indigenous knowledge, the industry's response to the climate crisis and thoughts on the types of questions practitioners and educators should be asking.To read their articles and all the others in this edition, you can find an online version of Landscape for free here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-04-0143 min

We Not Me Why “culture fit” may not be what you want with Marsha RamroopOrganisations think a lot about culture “fit”. But inclusivity strategist Marsha Ramroop believes people need to think more about “culture add”.Hiring for culture fit leads to homogenous teams and groupthink. Hiring for "culture add" on the other hand, leads to the creation of diverse and inclusive teams.Organisations need to be aware of bias in the recruitment process and take steps to mitigate them. This means investing proper time and money in the recruitment process and evaluating it for improvements. Also having conversations with teams to take ownership of the recruitment process and working together...

2023-03-1038 min

We Not Me Connecting together in 2023 with Amy Riley and Stephan WiednerIs the balance of power shifting from employee to employer? Is AI in danger of reducing our willingness to connect as humans, or could it give us more opportunities for expression?Dan and Pia are joined by previous guests Amy Riley and Stephan Wiedner to share their predictions for 2023, and what we can all do to create spaces where people come together to get stuff done.Predictions from 2023From Pia: The social fabric of humanity to affect change will become more important.From Amy: Employees are going to need and expect more...

2023-01-2741 min

Open City Leading London architects called out over Qatar world cupThis week Merlin speaks to the journalist and the former director of inclusion at the RIBA -- Marsha Ramroop.Leading London architects called out over Qatar world cup | China’s new embassy next to Tower Hill denied planning permission | Conservationists rage over green light for National Gallery overhaul | And Open City names its new chair and board...The Londown is recorded and produced at the Open City offices located in Bureau. Bureau is a co-working space for creatives offering a new approach to membership workspace. Bureau prioritises not just room to think and...

2022-12-0840 min

We Not Me The power of inclusion with Marsha RamroopWe all believe diversity, equity and inclusion to be important, but bridging the gap between the intent and the positive outcomes it brings is no easy task. For Marsha Ramroop, that bridge is cultural intelligence, and she joins Pia and Dan to pose vital questions about inclusion that have surprising answers.After a career in broadcasting spanning 30 years, Marsha discovered the notion of cultural intelligence, and founded a consultancy and worked as Head of Inclusion at RIBA, so she could influence the creation of inclusive spaces.Takeaways from Dan and Pia“When all yo...

2022-11-1145 min

Architecture Social Cultural Intelligence within Architecture Practice, ft. Marsha RamroopCultural Intelligence (CQ) is the key to us working better together, with a diversity of people, in Architecture.Research in the area of Diversity and Inclusion shows that having a mix of people in an organisation is not enough to create better outcomes, you have to have an inclusive culture too. Some quick stats show organisations with inclusive cultures are 8-times more likely to have overall better business outcomes, 6-times more likely to be innovative and twice as likely to meet or exceed financial targets.With that in mind, how do we start o...

2022-07-021h 00

The Balut Kiki Project 65: Queer Love Letters Thru HistoryHey Bessie, send us a text message!How far have we come when it comes to being allowed to love whom we love, and to tell them we love them? Here are 3 moving love letters written by real-life queer personalities from the very distant past. (1872) The first is a letter written by a 24-year old Bram Stoker (Dracula) to his literary idol Walt Whitman (Leaves of Grass). The letter remained unsent for four years. Finally, on Valentine’s Day of 1876, Stoker mustered enough courage to send said letter to the older Whitman. (12th...

2022-06-2830 min

The Human Agenda Podcast Cultural Intelligence in design and the built environment — with Marsha RamroopThe purpose of the call is to talk about Cultural Intelligence in design and the built environment.

2022-05-2951 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 29: The epilogueFrom 18 to 26 November 2021, our annual Inclusion Festival took the form of a dedicated radio station, broadcast live from the bookshop at the RIBA's HQ in London.Marsha Ramroop, former BBC journalist and the RIBA's Director of Inclusion & Diversity, hosted a lively mixture of music, live and pre-recorded interviews, discussions and debate - featuring over 90 special guests from across the worlds of architecture, design, arts, culture, and sport, as well as key leaders from the worlds of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

2022-01-1904 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 28: CQ Action - Final panelIn this panel discussion, RIBA Radio looks at the broader context - assessing what the next steps for the profession are. Marsha Ramroop, Director of Inclusion & Diversity at the RIBA; Jack Pringle, Chair of the RIBA; Sarah Akigbogun, Board Architect and filmmaker; Sarah Akigbogun, Studio Aki; Rebecca Roberts-Hughes, Director of Policy and Communications at ARB; and Alan Vallance, CEO of the RIBA conclude the seven days of broadcasting by reaffirming that in order to effectively design for the future, architecture must be representative of the society it serves. From 18 to 26 November 2021, our annual Inclusion Festival took the form of a...

2022-01-1951 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 27: CQ Action - Inclusive outcomesHikaru Nissanke, Director at OMMX architects, and AJ 40 under 40; Arthur Mamou-Mani, Architect and Managing Director of Mamou-Mani; and Mark Nagle, Operations Director at urban explore how inclusion has impacted architecture practice in terms of innovation, better outcomes, maximised effectiveness, and better creative ideas. They discuss the importance of going beyond fundraising to help underrepresented groups get a footing in the industry by supporting sustainable training structures, the architecture recruitment chain, and tracking progression – so that the profession can be truly accountable around inclusion and diversity. From 18 to 26 November 2021, our annual Inclusion Festival took the form of a dedicated radio station, br...

2022-01-1928 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 26: CQ Action - Supporting the underrepresentedUnderstanding how specific tools can amplify the voices of the underrepresented and support them to progress is a vital part of making the profession more inclusive and diverse. A panel discussion featuring Rebecca Lovelace, founder and Chief Dot-Joiner at Building People; Neil Onions, CIC founder and CEO at Beyond The Box Consultants; and Deborah Williams, founder of The Women’s Association share ways in which they support underrepresented groups. From facilitating the navigation of support services, creating projects with communities, and creating strategies to fund support groups that drive forward diversity and inclusion, they discuss their roles in shaping solutions to...

2022-01-1939 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 25: CQ Action - Adaptations that workSiraaj Mitha, Head of Accelerate at Open City; Amy Francis-Smith, Architect and inclusive accessible design specialist; Annette Fisher, FA Global Chair of Let’s Build Expert on Africa; and Caitriona Jackman, Professor at DIAS, and professional planetary scientist discuss projects and schemes that are adapting current ways of working to open the profession to people from communities which are currently underrepresented. The panel emphasis how adjustments such as embedding flexible working, ensuring that a diversity of voices with different lived experiences are platformed, and supporting young people across the profession, can help retain talent in workplaces, and increase the quality of...

2022-01-1942 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 24: CQ Strategy - Awareness and impactJeremy Till, Architect, writer, and Head of Central Saint Martins; and Indy Johar, Executive Director at Dark Matter Labs talk about ways in which diversity can be implemented in architectural education and practice, to unlock the maximum capacity of society, and become smarter as a collective system. In a pre-recorded discussion, Baroness Doreen Lawrence OBE speaks of how the Stephen Lawrence Foundation is working to increase racial equality - through supporting students entering the profession by working with both architecture schools and practices. From 18 to 26 November 2021, our annual Inclusion Festival took the form of a dedicated radio station, broadcast live...

2022-01-1933 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 23: CQ Strategy - International architectsUnderstanding different educational routes and qualifications practised and permitted across the globe can be a complex subject. Timothy Onyenobi, Architect and member of RIBA Expert Advisory Group; Diba Salam, Creative Director of StudioDS; Azlina Bulmer, Director of RIBA International; and Bin Sheng, Architect and partner at PLP Architecture explore how international architects are often not recognised as such in countries where they did not obtain their qualification, often needing to undergo local exams. They unpack different facets of this barrier, and ways in which this can be addressed by improving international partnerships and making assessments more accessible. From 18 to 26 November 2021...

2022-01-1934 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 22: CQ Strategy - DecolonisationDr Neal Shasore, Head of School and CEO of the London School of Architecture; Dr Corinne Fowler, Professor at the University of Leicester and specialist in colonialism; and Harsha Gore and Jasmine Lawrence from Decolonise Architecture Group (collective aiming to decolonise architectural education) discuss how the practice of decolonisation can spark creative exploration within the architecture profession. They also discuss different opportunities to manage the narratives around decolonising architecture, and how this is necessary to create an inclusive profession. From 18 to 26 November 2021, our annual Inclusion Festival took the form of a dedicated radio station, broadcast live from the bookshop at...

2022-01-1939 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 21: CQ Strategy - Inclusive designSome say that we shape our buildings, and thereafter, our buildings shape us. In a pre-recorded interview with the Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees discusses how the profession needs to address the complex range of challenges present when planning the future of cities and include people from a variety of backgrounds with a diversity of lived experience who can help us better understand these. This is followed by a panel discussion featuring Julie Fleck OBE, strategic access and inclusive design adviser; Zoe Partington, Co-Director of Dis/Ordinary Architecture; Iain McKinnon, Director of Inclusive Design at Global Disability Innovation Hub who...

2022-01-1942 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 20: CQ Strategy - Menopause with Sally Leech, HenpickedIn a one-to-one session, Marsha Ramroop and Sally Leech, Director at Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace discuss how to talk about menopause so that the individual experiencing menopause can comfortably and safely share their experience and find the right support. They cover the ideal approach to addressing menopause in workplaces, exploring the culture, training, policies, guidance, communication and engagement necessary to effectively support people experiencing menopause. From 18 to 26 November 2021, our annual Inclusion Festival took the form of a dedicated radio station, broadcast live from the bookshop at the RIBA's HQ in London.Marsha Ramroop, former BBC journalist and the RIBA's...

2022-01-1929 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 19: CQ Strategy - Working outside LondonLondon has the highest concentration of architects in the world – and 70% of the income generated by architecture in the UK comes from London and the South East region – so, what does this mean for inclusion and the perception of those who are based outside of London? Grace Choi, Director at Grace Choi Architecture; Sue Emms, North Region Chair of Building Design Partnership; and Elena Marco, Head of Dept. of Architecture and the Built Environment of UWE discuss how to retain architectural talent in different areas across the UK, so that the profession is less centred around London. Proposed creative solutions incl...

2022-01-1935 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 18: CQ Strategy - Architecture educationA panel discussion on architecture education with Dr Jenny Russell, Director of Education at RIBA; Charlie Edmond from Future Architects Front (campaign to challenge and end exploitation in architecture); and Paul Crosby, Architect, and Head of Professional Practice Part 3 at AA School. The panel explores how fundamental issues around cost, curricula, decolonisation, mental health and professional support within education are currently being addressed, and propose some more inclusive alternatives. From 18 to 26 November 2021, our annual Inclusion Festival took the form of a dedicated radio station, broadcast live from the bookshop at the RIBA's HQ in London.Marsha Ramroop, former BBC journalist...

2022-01-1941 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 17: CQ Strategy - Inclusive recruitmentSusy Ridout, mentor, author, and trainer in the field of neurodiversity; Pooja Agrawal, co-founder of Public Practice and co-host of SOUND ADVICE; and Dr Binna Kandola OBE, Business Psychologist and co-founder of Pearn Kandola discuss the current recruitment landscape, and evaluate how recruitment processes that are reliable and fair can be created. From 18 to 26 November 2021, our annual Inclusion Festival took the form of a dedicated radio station, broadcast live from the bookshop at the RIBA's HQ in London.Marsha Ramroop, former BBC journalist and the RIBA's Director of Inclusion & Diversity, hosted a lively mixture of music, live and pre-recorded interviews...

2022-01-1935 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 16: CQ Knowledge - Disability panelJane Simpson, Architect and access consultant; Ed Warner, government champion for accessible design at Motionspot join Shani Dhanda, disability activist to explore how more can be done to attract disabled people into the profession, as well as how architects and the wider construction sector can better address and serve the needs of people with disabilities. This conversation centers on prioritising awareness of the strategies and guidance that already exist to improve design for people with disabilities in the built environment. Some highlights from this discussion include a call for clear leadership and accountability to champion inclusion in workplaces, the dissemination...

2022-01-1934 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 15: CQ Knowledge - Disability with Shani DhandaA one-on-one discussion with Shani Dhanda, disability activist, The BBC's 100 Women in 2020. As a keynote speaker and practitioner for inclusion across business, government, non-profit and wider society, Shani discusses her work, explaining how she helps organisations break down barriers and integrate inclusion into their business frameworks. From 18 to 26 November 2021, our annual Inclusion Festival took the form of a dedicated radio station, broadcast live from the bookshop at the RIBA's HQ in London.Marsha Ramroop, former BBC journalist and the RIBA's Director of Inclusion & Diversity, hosted a lively mixture of music, live and pre-recorded interviews, discussions and debate - featuring over 90...

2022-01-1937 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 14: CQ Knowledge - LGBTQ+ livesGuests Adam Nathaniel Furman, artist, designer, and editor of ‘Queer Spaces’, 2022; Dr Joshua Mardell, architectural historian, and editor of ‘Queer Spaces’, 2022; Tabs The Butch Gardener, club promoter, musician, and gardening writer and Christina Riley, Planner and co-founder of Building Equality and Construct-Ability discuss how queerness must be allowed to exist and normalised at every level of the profession. From education, to practice, planning, construction, ownership, and architectural history, this conversation examines what is being done in these areas, and how to move forward to create safer environments for LGBTQ+ people in the profession and protect existing queer spaces. From 18 to 26 November...

2022-01-1939 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 13: CQ Knowledge - Socio-economic diversityChris Hildrey, Director at Hildrey Studio; Jules Pipe CBE, GLA Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills; Philip Watson, Head of Design and Education Sponsor at HLM Architects; and Karen Mosley, Managing Director and DIB Sponsor at HLM Architects discuss how the profession can more effectively work to attract and retain people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Often seen as elitist due to the expense and length of education and the perceived networks required to get ahead in the sector, our guests examine this context, and discuss practical solutions for making meaningful change. From 18 to 26 November 2021, our annual Inclusion Festival took...

2022-01-1937 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 12: CQ Knowledge - Race panelAward-winning science journalist and author Angela Saini joins Architect and Director of Urban Architecture, Ming Cheng and founding committee member of the Paradigm Network, Lanre Gbolade to discuss some of the issues faced by people from underrepresented racialised groups in the profession, and some positive steps that can be taken to support them.From 18 to 26 November 2021, our annual Inclusion Festival took the form of a dedicated radio station, broadcast live from the bookshop at the RIBA's HQ in London.Marsha Ramroop, former BBC journalist and the RIBA's Director of Inclusion & Diversity, hosted a lively mixture of music, live and pre-recorded...

2022-01-1939 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 11: CQ Knowledge - Women's panelAs part of a women's panel, Structural Engineer Roma Agrawal MBE, and Architects Farshid Moussavi OBE and Melodie Leung, discuss a variety of topics from pay gaps and sexism, to women supporting women, examining some of the challenges women in the profession today face.From 18 to 26 November 2021, our annual Inclusion Festival took the form of a dedicated radio station, broadcast live from the bookshop at the RIBA's HQ in London.Marsha Ramroop, former BBC journalist and the RIBA's Director of Inclusion & Diversity, hosted a lively mixture of music, live and pre-recorded interviews, discussions and debate - featuring over 90 special guests...

2022-01-1945 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 10: CQ Knowledge - Women/Gender pay gap/Reproductive health/Flexible workingA discussion about specific diversity and inclusion challenges where focused initiatives are leading to real change. Zaimal Azad, Senior Campaigns Officer at Fawcett Society; Dr Annabel Sowemimo, Doctor and founder and Decolonising Contraception; and Clare Nash, Director at Clare Nash Architecture explore the issues behind the gender pay gap, the assumptions that maintain it, and strategies to tackle it effectively. During this rich conversation, flexible work, improved accessibility, and feedback mechanisms are highlighted as being key priorities to ensuring autonomy at work for people with childcare commitments and those experiencing reproductive conditions, illnesses, acute events, or disabilities - essential to...

2022-01-1937 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 9: CQ Drive - Motivating yourselfAn inspiring discussion featuring Magid Magid, activist, organiser, founder and Director of Union of Justice; Thomas Young, British paralympic athlete; and Sammi Kinghorn, world champion Wheelchair Racer - a trio who relish the challenge of taking on difficult tasks, as their extraordinary careers show. They share their stories and give listeners practical tips on how to become motivated in the face of adversity.From 18 to 26 November 2021, our annual Inclusion Festival took the form of a dedicated radio station, broadcast live from the bookshop at the RIBA's HQ in London.Marsha Ramroop, former BBC journalist and the RIBA's Director of Inclusion...

2022-01-1934 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 8: CQ Drive - Data as a driver for changeWhile statistics and numbers are difficult for most of us to wrap our heads around, Ellie Stathaki, Architecture editor at Wallpaper*; Mac Alonge, founder of The Equal Group; and Emma Weber, learning transfer and evaluation specialist at Lever explore some ways in which data can motivate us to act around EDI, and can also be used to motivate people to go further, by mapping the stories we tell, and providing metrics of change.From 18 to 26 November 2021, our annual Inclusion Festival took the form of a dedicated radio station, broadcast live from the bookshop at the RIBA's HQ in London.Marsha...

2022-01-1937 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 7: CQ Drive - Discomfort and white shameThis open discussion featuring antiracist consultant and clinical social worker Robin Schlenger, Architect Jim Rooney, and Director of Open City Phineas Harper, focuses on ways in which defensiveness is a common reaction when dealing with aspects of discrimination, especially racism, sexism and ableism. The panel observe ways in which they have leaned into discomfort, especially around “white shame”, to move through this and learn and grow.From 18 to 26 November 2021, our annual Inclusion Festival took the form of a dedicated radio station, broadcast live from the bookshop at the RIBA's HQ in London.Marsha Ramroop, former BBC journalist and the RIBA's Dire...

2022-01-1937 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 6: CQ Drive - Getting it wrongWhy do we sometimes feel fearful that we might get it wrong when working with people who are different from us? Hamza Shaikh, Architectural designer and producer of Two Worlds Design podcast; Jason Boyle, Architect and founder of the Global Architect Alliance; and Paul Zara, Director of Paul Zara Architects talk about cancel culture, past mistakes within their experience in the profession, and their reflections on finding effective strategies for dealing with challenging situations in the future.From 18 to 26 November 2021, our annual Inclusion Festival took the form of a dedicated radio station, broadcast live from the bookshop at the RIBA's...

2022-01-1935 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 5: Overview - Inclusion in architectureA panel consisting of Sumita Singha OBE, Architect and RIBA Councillor; Tom Guy, Architect and founder of Architecture LGBTQ+; and Muyiwa Oki, Architect at Grimshaw Architects assess where the architecture profession is on its road to inclusion. From 18 to 26 November 2021, our annual Inclusion Festival took the form of a dedicated radio station, broadcast live from the bookshop at the RIBA's HQ in London.Marsha Ramroop, former BBC journalist and the RIBA's Director of Inclusion & Diversity, hosted a lively mixture of music, live and pre-recorded interviews, discussions and debate - featuring over 90 special guests from across the worlds of architecture, design...

2022-01-1940 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 4: Overview - The RIBA Inclusion CharterArchitect & Development Manager Yemi Aladerun, and Vice President for Students & Associates at the RIBA Maryam Al-Irhayim, reflect on the RIBA’s own Inclusion Charter and discuss what it means to ask people to commit to a transparent, inclusive culture within the architecture profession, by discussing the context, actions, measures and outcomes they’ve experienced and witnessed so far.From 18 to 26 November 2021, our annual Inclusion Festival took the form of a dedicated radio station, broadcast live from the bookshop at the RIBA's HQ in London.Marsha Ramroop, former BBC journalist and the RIBA's Director of Inclusion & Diversity, hosted a lively mixture of m...

2022-01-1937 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 3: Overview - Unconscious bias with Pragya AgarwalDr Pragya Agarwal, behavioural and data scientist, consultant, speaker, and author of ‘SWAY’ and ‘Wish We Knew What To Say: Talking with Children About Race,’ explains the nature of bias and explores how we can challenge it.From 18 to 26 November 2021, our annual Inclusion Festival took the form of a dedicated radio station, broadcast live from the bookshop at the RIBA's HQ in London.Marsha Ramroop, former BBC journalist and the RIBA's Director of Inclusion & Diversity, hosted a lively mixture of music, live and pre-recorded interviews, discussions and debate - featuring over 90 special guests from across the worlds of architecture, design, arts, cu...

2022-01-1936 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 2: Overview - What Is CQ with David LivermoreDavid Livermore, President of the Cultural Intelligence (CQ Center) introduces the CQ behavioural framework - through which we can strategically use cultural differences to come up with innovative solutions, and explains how this can be applied to architecture and the built environment. From 18 to 26 November 2021, our annual Inclusion Festival took the form of a dedicated radio station, broadcast live from the bookshop at the RIBA's HQ in London.Marsha Ramroop, former BBC journalist and the RIBA's Director of Inclusion & Diversity, hosted a lively mixture of music, live and pre-recorded interviews, discussions and debate - featuring over 90 special guests from across...

2022-01-1956 min

The RIBA RIBA Radio, Episode 1: The prologueFrom 18 to 26 November 2021, our annual Inclusion Festival took the form of a dedicated radio station, broadcast live from the bookshop at the RIBA's HQ in London.Marsha Ramroop, former BBC journalist and the RIBA's Director of Inclusion & Diversity, hosted a lively mixture of music, live and pre-recorded interviews, discussions and debate - featuring over 90 special guests from across the worlds of architecture, design, arts, culture, and sport, as well as key leaders from the worlds of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

2022-01-1905 min

Negroni Talks Negroni Talk #28 - 11th March 2021The Airing Architectures Dirty Laundry Series: #02 BAMEWASHING Of the many massive social upheavals of 2020, the BLM protests made us ask difficult questions about persistent levels of racial inequality and how many of us are complicit with the current system. This has resulted in some positive moves within the built environment, with public sector procurement going through a shake-up. Local authority frameworks are being re-imagined and outspoken critics are getting important airtime. Dare we hope that we might be experiencing a paradigm shift that will lead to communities receiving buildings that are actually designed by people who understand them? Or is...

2021-03-191h 34

Real stories Get Comfortable with being uncomfortableThis podcast is a tribute to George Floyd. Tanya talks to Cultural Intelligence expert Marsha Ramroop and Mental health psychotherapist Farah Harris about the current racist attacks in the US. How can we change the society? In this podcast Tanya talks openly about George Floyd and racism

2020-06-0442 min

Real stories Underlined Prejudice in the workplaceMarsha Ramroop is the founder of Unheard Voices a consultancy passionate about cultural intelligence, speaking out and diversity. In this podcast Marsha talks about her personal experience of prejudice in the workplace, this experience inspired her to set up Unheard voices.

2020-03-0536 min