Is it possible to effect lasting change in society?

Welcome to #TraumaShift, a movement dedicated to creating trauma-informed workplaces and transforming our collective approach to social challenges.

All the outstretched arms wanting change justice, equality and resilience.

There is energy feeding a movement. Complex, but possible.

In a world of trauma, inequality and injustice, making dreams a reality seems like a privilege, that only a few can access.

But you can make brilliant things and create the change you want to see in the world.

We focus on culture making because a brilliant strategy will fail unless it is rooted in in brilliant culture.

Kerry was interviewed for Culture Camp by Genevieve Lowles, who is brilliant at communicating the right thing at the right time - and who we knew would get to the core of Kerry’s thinking about culture!

Artefact: an object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest.

We create artefacts everyday.

They are made in the present, and left behind to guide, inform or help our future selves.

Workplaces with high levels of empathy, also have high levels of innovation -especially when empathy is a norm across all parts, teams and levels in an organisation.

What matters is that innovation is found in group action, rather than individual thinking, and empathy connects people to groups.

Brilliant work cultures are the holy grail of modern organisational development, so why do so many organisations face a culture crisis?

With the complexity of bringing together multiple people together, on and offline who are often tackling societal issues exacerbated by the health crisis, cultivating better cultures has to become a priority for the non-profit and public sectors.

You can create change and already have influence. Find one small thing you can influence, shape and innovate here first and ripples of change will emerge

‘Large illuminations in small flashes’

Language can paint an expansive picture in a few words, building understanding, connection and brand identity. Language matters..

I discovered, committed, and cared, and as I shared what I was learning, others around me started to care too.

Making things happen, meaningful change and bringing others on a journey excites me, and I’m really good at it!

Engagement with the people we work helps build a culture of connection. We can use imagination, feelings and recreation to expand connections both offline and online, through events.