95. From 21 to 24.7: What CERN's Diversity Initiative Teaches Us About Culture Change

95. From 21 to 24.7: What CERN's Diversity Initiative Teaches Us About Culture Change

May 26, 2026 · 42 min

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The episode discusses CERN's diversity initiative and the challenges of retaining diverse talent in large organizations.

What does it take to move the needle on diversity in a large international organisation? In this episode, we meet with Louise Carvalho, Diversity & Inclusion Programme Leader at CERN, to talk about 25 by '25, a five-year, organisation-wide diversity drive with a clear deadline and measurable targets. We discuss what worked, what didn't, and why the hardest part may still lie ahead: ensuring that diverse talent doesn't just get hired, but stays and thrives. Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes

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