Braided Communications

Braided Communications

IT Services and IT Consulting

Transforming the future of work with tech built for astronauts. Effective collaboration tools for neurodiverse teams.

About us

Diverse teams are innovative and highly productive. They solve problems fast. So smart businesses bring together people of different genders, cultures, backgrounds and thinking styles and they try to create an inclusive environment where uniqueness is encouraged, creativity flourishes and everybody belongs. With Braiding everybody has an equal opportunity to contribute. Ask us about our workplace inclusivity tools 🌟 Braided Interviews 🌟 Braided Meetings You can book a demo here: https://braided.space/book-a-demo Neuroinclusive workplaces don’t just benefit neurodivergent individuals, they benefit all employees.

Website
https://braided.space
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
London
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2019
Specialties
inclusivity tools, diversity at work, and space communication

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Employees at Braided Communications

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  • He said it better than we ever could 🤔 Is it time to rethink our meeting culture, and offer more options to collaborate & connect? #Thefutureofwork #meetingculture #inclusivity

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    Tom Goodwin Tom Goodwin is an Influencer

    I'm still baffled why everything is a Zoom call. I will die in a ditch that Video calls are the devil. In person is wonderful because you can get SO much more information in person, you can sense each other, you can feel part of something, you demonstrate commitment to each other, as an introvert it's draining, but it's worthwhile. Email is great, reading is far far more efficient for conveying information than talking, material can be shared and sent on, it can be looked at later, it can act as evidence, it can be asynchronous. Asynchronous is one of the greatest levers to productivity there is, but few people think of it this way. More on that another day. Phone calls are wonderful. You can build a bit of rapport, you can exchange ideas fast, unlike email, you can resolve things in seconds in real time. You can focus on what's been said, you can hear tone and meaning. You can also take them on the go, in Ubers, on buses, while having a walk, while the kids are getting ready for school. Video calls are essentially most of the worst parts of all of these. ❌ Draining like a real life meeting, but no rapport ❌ Synchronous like a phone call, but you can't take on the go. ❌ Demanding like a phone call, but you don't demonstrate commitment Worse still is the way people use them. - People are driving to offices to make zoom calls, this makes no sense, offices are the worst places on the planet to do Zoom calls, and why drive to a place to "not meet" people. - People are doing them in Airline lounges because the social norms about showing your face are still not set. - People are using them to build relationships, when it puts off most people. We need to think way more about the best way to get something done. Quite often its an in person meeting Quite often its by email Quite often its by a phone call or a conference call The times Zooms can be best is quite limited. - Sharing slides live ( but honestly, just have a chat, slides are death) - Trying to have a complex group debate, but you're all far away and it's urgent - A regular team meeting with 3-12 people, where people already know each other, and you're trying to add a slightly enhanced sense of togetherness and informality. One thing I don't get is that in November 2019, we had abundance fast free video calling, and most companies never used them. This wasn't because we didn't know they existed, it's because they were a bad idea. Then Covid came and social norming means we're all loosing our souls and having every ounce of energy sapped from our bodies staring into a screen because of social norming, not efficiency. Zoom is great, but as the last choice, not the first. If the world was logical, I'd invent Audio only Google Hangouts. A link you click to get a team of people on one "line".

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  • Our CEO Rob Brougham was recently a guest on Toby Mildon's podcast, talking about how Braided Interviews enables inclusive recruitment. Please get in touch via our website if you would like a demo.

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    Toby Mildon Toby Mildon is an Influencer

    Speaker, Author & Workplace Inclusion Architect ▪ Building high-performing, diverse teams for business success ▪ Equity, Diversity & Inclusion made practical ▪ Founder @ Mildon ▪ DM me to lead with inclusivity

    “When a candidate says, ‘I struggle with face-to-face meetings. This role doesn’t require them, so why is the interview face-to-face?’” The traditional interview process doesn’t work for everyone. The Braided Interview by Rob Brougham and Braided Communications uses a groundbreaking approach that rethinks inclusivity in recruitment. In a Braided Interview, candidates receive questions in advance, and during the interview, they answer via text in a chat window - no video or audio required. This format allows candidates to thoughtfully express themselves without the pressure of face-to-face interactions, making the process more inclusive and supportive of diverse communication styles. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast or read the transcript: https://lnkd.in/eiVQKUz7 #Inclusivity #Recruitment #Diversity #Innovation #Equity #Leadership

    From Deep Space to the Workplace: Braiding Inclusivity into Recruitment

    From Deep Space to the Workplace: Braiding Inclusivity into Recruitment

    Toby Mildon on LinkedIn

  • Email, smartphones & the internet. What do they all have in common? No, it's not that they’re all great at killing time while pretending to work. 🤓 It's that they were once seen as unnecessary. Who needs digital communication when we had postal mail, phone calls and face-to-face meetings!? But once we embraced these technologies they gave us time back. They made us more efficient. They transformed how we work. It's the same with new tools today, like Braided Meetings. It's more than just another virtual collaboration tool. It helps overcome inefficiencies and build inclusive meeting cultures, giving you the time and focus you need to drive results. The future always seems optional - until it becomes indispensable. Ready to discover what you're missing? #futureofwork #inclusivemeetings

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  • Thanks for having us, NEOSITY! Last week, we had the privilege of joining two webinars to discuss: ✔️ How to recruit a neurodivergent workforce ✔️ Improving retention within the neurodivergent community It was great to showcase how Braided could be one of the tools to drive neuro-inclusivity in the workplace. #InclusiveMeetings #FutureofWork

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    Spotlight on Rob Brougham and Braided Communications At NEOSITY, we’re excited to highlight Rob Brougham, CEO of Braided Communications, and his amazing team. Starting with solutions for space missions, they’ve developed tools like Braided Meetings and Braided Interviews to break down communication barriers and create more inclusive workplaces. We were thrilled to have Rob share his insights at our recent NEON Knowledge-Sharing session, where he showed how these tools empower neurodivergent individuals to fully participate and thrive. Discover more about their innovative work at Braided Communications and how they’re transforming communication in today’s work environment. 💡

    Spotlight: Rob Brougham and Braided Communications – Transforming Inclusive Communication | NEOSITY

    Spotlight: Rob Brougham and Braided Communications – Transforming Inclusive Communication | NEOSITY

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  • We love this visual that breaks down how to have an effective meeting. Interestingly, the 6 best practices to elevate meetings are all baked into the design of Braided Meetings: 1/ Define a clear purpose and agenda - when setting up a Braided Meeting, the host must always add in the topics to be discussed in advance. This will always be shared with participants ahead of the meeting. 2/ Encourage active participants from all attendees - All attendees in a Braided Meeting will be given the opportunity to contribute without interruption 3/Empower a skilled meeting leader - the Braided Meeting carousel behaves as a highly skilled meeting chair, effortlessly progressing through each agenda topic and receiving input from all participants 4/ Conclude with specific next steps and action items - each meeting automatically creates a written transcript that the host can download and share with participants 5/ Explore alternative methods of collaboration - Braided Meetings offers a different way of meeting, which may be more effective for some meetings such as 1-1s, Daily Standups & idea generation meetings 6/ Continually seek feedback and improve - the more you use Braided Meetings, the more participants find that they are reflecting on ways to continuously improve meeting etiquette. For a cost effective, efficient & inclusive meeting tool - please get in touch and we'd love to take you through a demo of this great tool

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    Roberto Croci Roberto Croci is an Influencer

    Director @ Public Investment Fund | Executive MBA | Transformation, Innovation & Startups

    I’m reading a lot of meeting buzz lately, and here’s what has blown my mind. First and foremost, there’s no denying that meetings are extremely important, but stretching them out or filling them with unnecessary discussions is not cool. Recent research from Fellow shows that nearly 40% of managers are spending over 15 hours a week in meetings, while 12% of non-management employees are also dedicating that much time weekly, which is a significant increase from just 9% in 2019. That’s a staggering 392 hours per year spent in meetings! But what truly blew my mind was this: >>> 71% of meetings are considered unproductive by employees. Can you see the implications here? The impact of poorly managed meetings is greater than we might imagine. It’s high time we rethink our approach. While there are countless techniques and tools out there, let’s focus on some basics that are absolutely non-negotiables (principles I follow thoroughly): 1/ Before you hit “send” on that meeting invite, ensure there’s a clear agenda outlining topics, goals, and who will lead each discussion point. This keeps everyone aligned and accountable. 2/ Aim for 30 minutes or less for most meetings. This creates a sense of urgency and keeps discussions focused. If you need more time, consider breaking it into two sessions. 3/ Empower your team to say “no” to meetings that don’t serve a purpose. This culture shift can lead to a significant reduction in meeting overload. 4/ Capture attention within the first few minutes. Start with a quick round of updates or a thought-provoking question to set the tone for engagement. 5/ Always conclude with a summary of decisions made and action items assigned to specific individuals. 6/ Regularly check in with your team to gauge how meetings can be improved. This can be invaluable in refining our approach. 7/ Leverage tools and platforms that enhance collaboration and communication. Bonus: 8/ Designate specific days each week as meeting-free to give your team uninterrupted time for focused work. Let’s commit to making our meetings more effective and our workdays more meaningful. What strategies do you find effective in managing your meeting culture? PS: Kudos to Chris Donnelly for sharing this great guide on making meetings productive. #Meetings #Effectivemeetings

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    🚨 92% of workers spend time multitasking during virtual meetings 🚨 Not only are we spending more time in meetings than ever, but we're also more distracted than ever. We've all been there, we're invited to a meeting that we're not expected to contribute to, there's no specific agenda, your mind starts drifting to other things... It's so easy to turn the camera off, and start working on some other task. But we all know that multi-tasking is not an efficient way of working. Part of the beauty of a Braided Meeting is that everyone contributes continuously. The meetings are short, sharp & relatively intense. They are designed in a way that instills a state of flow. Fewer distractions, more accountability & overall a much better use of everyone's time.

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    🔥New partnership announcement 🔥 We're really excited to announce our latest partnership with Silvan Ruthenberg ✅ Silvan has a breadth of experience working across the commercial / non-commercial sector and more recently in the Neurodiversity space - since last year he has volunteered as the Global Lead at the Institute of Neurodiversity. 🤝He is now also working as an independent consultant and, recognising the value that Braided Meetings and Braided Interviews can bring to neurodivergent people at work he will be supporting organisations in implementing and adopting Braiding.

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    What do astronauts and neurodiversity have in common? At first glance, it may not seem like much. But as you dig deeper, it's a desire to connect & communicate in ways that differ from the 'status quo'. Our founder, Rob Brougham loved being a guest on the Recruiting Future podcast with Matt Alder. Give it a listen to learn more about the future of inclusive recruitment.

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    Podcaster | Talent Acquisition Futurist | International Speaker | Author

    🎙𝐄𝐩 𝟔𝟑𝟗: 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐲 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐀 Job interviews have always been a source of anxiety for many people. The pressure of showcasing your achievements to a stranger in an unnaturally structured conversation is not easy, and for many neuro-diverse people, it is pretty much impossible. The use of #Ansychronous video interviews has helped the situation in some ways but doesn’t provide the opportunity for real-time conversation and exploration, which is critical in the later stages of the recruiting process. Could a methodology initially designed to combat communication delays in space travel offer a solution that bridges the gap between synchronous and asynchronous interviewing in a way that is inclusive for everyone? My guest on this episode is Rob Brougham, Director & Co-Founder of Braided Communications. Rob worked with #NASA to develop a unique way of helping astronauts have real-time conversations with people back on Earth on future missions to the moon and Mars. He is now using the same technology to make the recruiting process more inclusive and effective. So how does this all work? Listen to find out more. In the interview, we discuss: • A simple way of defying the laws of physics in space travel • How Braiding works • Making the asynchronous synchronous. • Co-presence and connection • The importance of inclusive communication • Applications in talent acquisition • Making interviews real-time and inclusive • What does the future of business communication look like? 🔗 Listen here https://bit.ly/4gkyAQQ or wherever you get your podcasts.

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