Creating a level playing field for collaboration
Creating a level playing field for collaboration
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How can we make a difference together, in equity and mutuality, instead of inviting people to participate in a project they do not own? In this series, we discover what works by sharing stories of lived experience from a diversity of wise guests. Organizers, participants, facilitators, researchers of participatory projects. By sharing examples and insights we want to contribute to co-creating a world that works for all. Special thanks to Jane Lewis for helping to bring this series to life, and to our guests. Hosted by Tonnie van der Zouwen, contact [email protected]
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The series covers themes of co-creation, facilitation, and inclusivity with episodes exploring powerful collaborations and personal experiences in participatory governance, such as Ben Roberts discussing collaborative funding models and Cihan Koral addressing perspectives in organizational change.
How can we make a difference together, in equity and mutuality, instead of inviting people to participate in a project they do not own? In this series, we discover what works by sharing stories of lived experiences from a diversity of wise guests. Organizers, participants, facilitators, and researchers of participatory projects. By sharing examples and insights, we want to contribute to co-creating a world that works for all. Special thanks to Jane Lewis for helping to bring this series to life and to our guests. Hosted by Tonnie van der Zouwen. Help us to grow by rating and giving a comment.
In this episode, we welcome Siddharth, a senior banker from Bengaluru, India, with over 20 years of experience in the banking industry. Siddharth shares his inspiring journey of living with cerebral palsy, a condition that affects his coordination, and how he has overcome numerous challenges to achieve success. He holds multiple master's degrees and has authored a book titled ”Simply Being Sidd.” Siddharth is also a motivational speaker who enjoys discussing topics such as leadership, management, and self-awareness. He shares stories of how his childhood experiences have made him mentally stronger and how he has learned to take control of situations without worrying about others' perceptions of his condition. Siddharth highlights that effective collaboration requires a two-way process towards a common goal. He also talks about the importance of building personal relationships before starting any collaborative project. He shares his strategies for connecting with colleagues, especially those who may have different perceptions about disability. Siddharth's advice for facilitators, leaders, and researchers is to take the time to get to know each other and build relationships before expecting collaboration. He emphasises that understanding each other as whole human beings, beyond any disabilities or differences, is crucial for effective collaboration. Tune in to hear Siddharth's valuable insights on leadership, collaboration, and the importance of personal connections in creating an inclusive and productive work environment.
Listen with subtitlesChapters
00:00 Introduction to Siddharth
03:02 Childhood Experiences and Collaboration
07:13 The Importance of Getting to Know Each Other
13:46 Overcoming Perceptions of Disability
21:42 The Essence of Collaboration Beyond Disabilities
More info
Simply being Sidd! My fight with life and God, book (2017)
Am I normal?: Siddharth GJ at TEDxEMWS 11 min. video
CavinKare Ability Mastery Award 2021, 2 min. video on Siddharth mission
TEDxGateway- Siddarth GJ– Love yourself and Life will follow its own Path
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