19 January 2026
Why it is time to leave X and build real influence on LinkedIn
The platform no longer aligns with charity values and LinkedIn offers a more effective space for influence
Blogs by author
James Gadsby Peet
James leads digital and strategic thinking at William Joseph
8 December 2025
Why leaders need to look beyond people, processes and tools
How understanding power, behaviours and context helps you give your team the stability they need to do their best work
1 December 2025
Why we ask about your culture before we start a project
Why finding a shared approach to values is the key to a successful partnership
20 November 2025
Why restructures distract charities from the work that matters
Constant restructuring drains energy that could be better spent building strong relationships, healthy culture and the behaviours that actually drive impact
14 November 2025
Classrooms and collaboration: learning from Year 10 about psychological safety
We ran a BIMA Digital Day in south London and discovered that the challenges teenagers face are the same ones affecting teams in the ‘real world’
13 November 2025
Getting started with paired writing: the secret to inclusive, collaborative content
By getting together with people, you can make huge strides in short periods of time
3 November 2025
Is AI a threat to your expertise, or a tool to unlock new voices?
Are we asking the wrong questions about AI? Instead of fearing replacement, we can focus on how to use it as a tool to lower the barrier to expression—and give more people a voice.
28 October 2025
When equity falls at the final hurdle
Inclusive processes only work if every stage of decision making gives people an equal chance to be heard
6 October 2025
Not sharing materials ahead of time is discrimination
Leaders who want diverse perspectives must give everyone the chance to prepare properly
29 September 2025
How arts and culture help us build understanding at work
Theatre, TV and books show us how to explore emotions and connect with each other
22 September 2025
How to be an extrovert without being a dick
Use your confidence to open doors for others, not to take over the room
1 September 2025
Making our expertise more accessible through new products
We’re moving beyond project-only work to offer smaller, focused products that give charities quicker access to expert support
26 August 2025
The questions that show how agencies really work
What to ask agency partners to understand how they actually go about their business
30 June 2025
Reading the room online
How to make digital spaces feel fair, inclusive and collaborative
23 June 2025
How to match your task to your space
Why a change of scene doesn’t work unless your work changes too
9 June 2025
Digital inclusion for foundations
How funders are making digital work harder to support equity
19 May 2025
The power of confidence and empathy
Why the same person behaves differently across situations
12 May 2025
Navigating the jump from specialist to leader
Moving from deep expertise to wide impact
17 April 2025
Running safer pitches
How to make better pitching decisions by helping people feel like they belong
14 April 2025
Why digital teams keep shifting shape and what to do instead
If your charity keeps swinging between centralising and devolving digital, it’s probably not about structure
9 April 2025
Picking up the dog poo
What real collaboration looks like
7 April 2025
The invisible barriers
How to reach audiences marginalised by society
31 March 2025
Networking events: how to survive (and even enjoy) them if you hate networking
Practical tips to make networking events less painful – and maybe even useful!
20 March 2025
AI in charities: what’s happening right now (March 2025)
Real world use cases, opportunities and challenges
17 March 2025
Designing for equity in practice
Lessons from Paul Hamlyn Foundation and the Film and TV Charity
11 March 2025
Remote-first is people-first
Nine things we’ve learned about a new way of working
12 February 2025
What can managers do to help people coming back from maternity or parental leave?
There is no one-size-fits-all solution, but there is lots to be done
3 February 2025
AI-powered search vs. website navigation: how charities can optimise both
Charity websites are often repositories of critical knowledge
20 January 2025
Year 1 as a consultant: a guide to sustainable growth
Learn how to define your offer, balance projects and retainers, build your network, and set up essential systems for long-term success
16 October 2024
Using Google’s NotebookLM to improve charity team culture and operations
Boost efficiency, collaboration, and wellbeing
14 August 2024
Can AI teach us to be more empathetic?
Empathy is essential when working in teams, especially in the charity sector
14 May 2024
Creative people vs. creative contexts
Creativity is often seen as an individual trait, but the environments we work in play a crucial role in nurturing or stifling creative expression
2 May 2024
Using AI in charities: real-world applications and success stories
A practical guide for how you can easily and safely use tools like ChatGPT right now
23 April 2024
How inclusive parental leave practices benefit your organisation
Team members who are on parental leave or sabbaticals pose a unique opportunity for organisations
8 January 2024
How people in charities are using AI right in Jan 2024
A practical guide for how you can easily and safely use tools like ChatGPT
8 December 2023
How to broaden the appeal of electric vehicle ownership
Our research shows how organisations must identify and overcome barriers to diversify electric vehicle ownership
3 October 2023
Curiosity at the core
Unlocking high-performance in diverse teams
22 September 2023
Reaching out
Inclusive marketing strategies for the electric vehicle market
1 September 2023
The third place revolution
Reconnecting communities in a divided era
8 August 2023
The quest for universal charger compatibility
Simplifying the EV charging experience
10 July 2023
Wheelchair accessibility and electric vehicles
Designing inclusive transport for all
14 June 2023
Inclusive design strategies
How to make the electric vehicle market more inclusive
4 June 2023
Electrifying ride-sharing services
The path to more sustainable urban mobility
26 May 2023
Creating inclusive and sustainable charging facilities
Designing the ultimate EV pit stop
18 May 2023
Bridging the EV affordability gap
How to make electric cars accessible to all income levels
14 February 2023
Learning through the process
A new website for Christians Against Poverty
10 February 2021
A safe, accessible, agency pitch process
The people involved should feel safe enough to provide their best work, to help you make your decision effectively.
11 September 2020
What telephones can tell us about 5 different digital operating models
Most digital change is going to happen whatever you do
10 July 2019
15 tips for presenting to large groups of people
Communicating well to large groups of people will always help to get your point across
13 March 2019
Tips and tricks for facilitating workshops and meetings
Good workshops break down silos and realise new opportunities for your organisation
1 September 2018
The history of the internet is ahead of us
But now we’re getting to the end of the beginning.
5 June 2018
6 icebreakers that don't suck
Make connections between people without making them feel uncomfortable