Leadership & Broad Strategy

Change starts with Champions.

Becoming an inclusive organisation takes ongoing commitment from leaders at all levels to ensure inclusive behaviours become everyday behaviours.

Be at the leading edge of diversity

We’ve provided practical ways to bring inclusive leadership to your organisation.

Gain a new perspective

Developing an inclusive and diverse workplace starts by seeing things from a whole new perspective. It means finding ways to promote and nurture a culture of belonging. An environment where people from all different backgrounds, lifestyles and preferences feel welcome and valued.

Make a commitment

Be clear about your organisation’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Let everyone know why these qualities matter and how they might look in your workplace. This will help guide the way strategic initiatives are implemented across all areas of your business.

Identify challenges and opportunities

Start by taking a good look at your organisation. Where are the areas of strength? Where are the opportunities for improvement? The answers to these questions will help you establish the kind of clear, measurable objectives you need to drive meaningful change.

Take others on the journey

You will need to encourage buy-in from all levels of your organisation. Take the time to develop a framework that explains how diversity and inclusion will be integrated throughout your organisation and how it will help attract and retain valuable employees, from diverse backgrounds.

Fact

Leader engagement and involvement in D&I initiatives can have a powerful impact on employee engagement initiatives, and successful implementation of D&I strategies will have the backing of leaders to create momentum and real change.

PwC, 2022

Case Study

Relearning The Art of Recruitment

Terraforce realised that the traditional strategies they had used to attract diverse employees were no longer enough. Instead they went about ‘relearning’ the art of recruitment.

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Leading The Way on Leadership Diversity

A proactive approach to addressing psychosocial issues such as bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination has made this company a leader in promoting diversity and inclusion.

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Collecting Data For Stakeholder Reporting

An overview of the data your company should be collecting for reporting purposes.

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The Importance of Stakeholder Reporting

Stakeholder reporting’s significance within any organisation lies in its pivotal role in fostering engagement, nurturing relationships, and instilling trust and transparency within the company’s culture.

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Ways to Align D&I with Business Objectives

D&I objectives should support the broader business goals, whether it’s expanding into new markets, innovating products, or enhancing customer satisfaction.

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Why to Align D&I with Business Objectives

Setting measurable Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) goals that align with business objectives is essential for strategic planning.

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Inclusive Communication Guide

Having clear communications guidelines in an organisation is important as to ensure consistency, clarity and professionalism when communicating about diversity and inclusion across multiple business areas.

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Setting Up a Governance Group

A governance group in the context of Diversity and Inclusion is a formal committee within an organisation responsible for overseeing, guiding, and implementing the D&I strategy.

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Dealing with Organisational Resistance

Resistance to diversity and inclusion at work is a complex problem where employees may show behaviours that go against efforts to create a more diverse and inclusive environment.

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Budgeting for Diversity and Inclusion

Allocating a dedicated budget for Diversity and Inclusion initiatives shows an organisation’s commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Workplace Champions Practical Tips

Diversity and inclusion (D&I) champions play a vital role in promoting and fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their best.

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