Open Playbook
An open-source catalogue of actionable strategies, resources, and case studies to support organisations of any size to drive diversity and inclusion (D&I) in their teams
Sharing D&I strategies that work
The Tech Talent Charter (TTC) Open Playbook contains over 40 chapters which we have grouped into the following key topic areas:
- Data
- Diversity and Inclusion Enablers
- Diversity and Inclusion Lenses
- Leadership
- Recruitment
- Strategy
We are constantly growing and developing this resource. The Open Playbook signposts existing, high-quality resources aligned to our goal of “joining the dots” and bringing together best practices, tips, and guides to create a knowledge base.
"Our senior stakeholders want to ensure we do the best we can in the D&I space by saying ‘have you checked out the Tech Talent Charter Open Playbook for best practice and ideas?’. If you like, it’s the heartbeat of all that we do."
Anna Petts, Head of Learning and OD at Agilisys
We recommend you use the Open Playbook as a toolbox rather than a handbook. Each chapter is part of a cycle and feeds into other chapters. Depending on where your organisation is at on its D&I journey, you may start with a particular chapter and jump to other chapters at a later date. Not everything will apply or be possible in your context, so use what speaks to you for now and leave the rest. Tip: bookmark the Open Playbook and use the search function to discover related content.
If you think something is missing or would like to contribute, please get in touch at hello@techtalentcharter.co.uk.
Access the Open Playbook
Complete the form on the right side of this page to gain access to the Open Playbook. Once you have completed the form, you can bookmark the Open Playbook homepage and will be able to access it directly moving forward.
Open Playbook guiding principles
Practical strategies
The Open Playbook includes practical strategies that organisations are using to drive greater diversity and inclusion in tech roles and signposts to great resources.
No ‘silver bullet’ solution
We believe a one-off approach cannot drive lasting diversity and inclusion. An effective, sustainable solution must be holistic and cover an organisation's culture, systems, processes, and people.
Organisations are unique
We don’t propose that any organisation ‘cut and paste’ recommendations from this Open Playbook (or any other resource) to solve their own unique situation. A bespoke approach will be needed.
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A living resource
The Open Playbook is a living resource that we continue to refine and grow through TT labs, hackathons, and information that our Signatories share with TTC as they create and discover new strategies that work.
Submit a Signatory spotlight
We’re looking to promote and showcase the strategies and programmes Signatory organisations are using to drive greater inclusion and diversity in their teams. The submissions that we receive will be added to the relevant section of the Open Playbook and highlighted on our social media channels.
Keeping the Open Playbook relevant and fresh
In collaboration with our Signatory organisations and sponsors, we host regular hackathons, TTC labs, and share and learn sessions. Through these events, we work with subject matter experts to develop new products, strategies, and case studies that are added to the Open Playbook.
Spotlight: new Open Playbook content
During the May 2022 D&I hackathon, sponsored by Signatory CW Jobs, subject matter experts co-designed a new employer product on 'Using Data Led Tools to Attract Diverse Talent'.
Virtual working lunch
The TTC collaborated with auticon to deliver a session that aimed to help companies understand neurodivergence and how to be more inclusive of neurodivergent people on their teams. View on YouTube.
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