Independent Creative Leader. Raiser of Brands. Chief Aunty of Young Creatives. Founder of Open Chair
Arundhati Roy said, "Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing." I believe that a new world of advertising and marketing is possible - one in which we can ALL do better. I am the Founder of Open Chair - an initiative aimed at creating more face time with young women and senior industry leaders. The aim was, and continues to be, to uplift and inspire the young women of our industry, so that they may stay, go on to take up empty seats at the heads of boardroom tables, and have sterling, memorable careers. Last week we launched the revival of Open Chair, with an army of powerful and caring women - Melina McDonald Lorraine Smit Nkgabiseng Motau Roanna Williams and Fran Luckin. And now we have an added objective - to help make this industry safer for ALL our people. Introducing #OnMyWatch - a Code for our entire industry. Read it below. We will be sharing more info on how to adopt it, but in the mean time, please join us at Open Chair
Introducing #OnMyWatch Many corporates and holding companies have a Code of Conduct. The problem is that it is consumed in private; it is read, not felt, not believed, and it doesn’t feel like like it’s part of our everyday lived experiences. This is the first of its kind that we have created - a Code for the entire industry to own, adopt and live by. Read it and let it live in your hearts and minds. We are here to educate and help each other to know what is harmful behaviour. We are doing this because, quite simply, we would like this industry to be better – for you and I to be better. If you would like a high-res copy to put up in your offices, please drop us an email at thewomen@openchair.tv. We will be sharing more details soon, on how to adopt this code.
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This is great
Much needed!
Yes! I love this initiative so much Su. You're fulfilling your Dharma 💜
Thank you Suhana Gordhan! We need this. ❤️
Salute...
Kudos to Suhana Gordhan More power to you 👏
Head of CRM |Head of Operations| CX Enthusiast
1moShe is indeed on her way Suhana Gordhan, you and Andrea Rademeyer share a passion for the unbridled truth, best to you.