@Simonablake Raise that very point when you are there.

@ByYrSide It is done! 😊

@Simonablake I remember a mate used to tell me: I don’t mind you making mistakes, I mind you making the same mistakes. Think it’s good that you own this and respect you holding yourself to account over it.✊🏽

@leongreen My first boss ‘don’t be sorry just don’t do it again’ 👋🏽👋🏽

@Simonablake On your point about asking who else is on the panel. It’s a really interesting one, when I worked in politics you couldn’t get a political figure to agree to attend a panel without explaining who else is on it and why. Deffo something we need to amplify as an approach.👍🏽

@leongreen We normally do. I have made public commitments on it. I just messed up. We now have another check in place after today ✅

@Simonablake Thks for sharing. I think the best thing about this message and your reflections is that I’m sure you won’t do it again. Great to share. Thank you

@helenarbon I will certainly be trying my best not to 🙏🏼

@Simonablake Aw you’re only human. Do you have any tips for anyone who finds themselves in this situation on the day?

@tonypiper Well my usual strategy is do everything to avoid getting in that situation but on the day - see what options & at the very very least name it and make it part of the conversation

@Simonablake Any other (non)representation beyond gender? I often find that many event organisers pat themselves on the back for having 2 women & 2 men on a panel. All white. It's not hard to have truly diverse panels now, especially with no location constraints. Just have to want to.

@MariAnneChiromo There wasn’t and you are absolutely right. It isn’t hard just has to be part of the intention. Sadly I didn’t ask the questions that I normally do and I really regret that

@Simonablake Thank you for acknowledging this. Will you get to say this on the panel?

@CounsellorNLond It is done and we did 😊

@Simonablake In the Channel Islands we have just launched the to help shine a light on the blind spots #jerseyci #diversitymatters @TDNjersey - go check it out.

@hilaryjeune @TDNjersey 🙏🏼

@Simonablake Thanks for being honest :) When is it? Take a woman with you! #jobshare

@Simonablake 😍

@Simonablake We all make mistakes sometimes x