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SUMMARY:Reimagining Change: Power\, People & Progress
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by: Talycia Nayee (she/her) \nAfter eight years driving impact in the non-profit sector\, Talycia is taking a closer look at how change management really works — and where it often goes wrong. Drawing on her experience delivering corporate accreditation programmes and DEI training across topics including menstrual equity\, LGBTQIA+ health\, mental health and neurodiversity\, Talycia invites us to explore what it truly takes to build lasting\, equitable change in the workplace. \n\nIn this session\, we’ll unpack: \n\nThe true aims of change management structures\nWhat effective\, inclusive initiatives should look like\nWhy even the best-laid plans sometimes fail\nHow to navigate repair when things go off course\nBest practice insights and achievable quick wins\n\nJoin us for a reflective\, forward-thinking conversation about how we can design change that doesn’t just look good on paper — but actually transforms the way we work.
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/reimagining-change-power-people-progress/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:IC Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181919
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SUMMARY:Engineering Equity: The Power of Inclusion Moments
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by: Poggy Murray Whitham \nEngineering\, construction\, and manufacturing are facing a mental health emergency. Research has shown that people working in these sectors are more than three times more likely to die by suicide than the national average. This is a shocking finding that highlights a culture where silence\, stoicism\, and fear of judgement remain deeply embedded\, demonstrating how vital it is that we recognise the importance of psychological safety and mental wellbeing in these sectors. \nIn this webinar\, professionally accredited engineer and multi-award-winning DEI expert and researcher Poggy Murray Whitham explores what these insights mean for workplace culture\, not only in engineering but in any male-dominated environment shaped by traditional norms and expectations. \nDrawing on professional and lived experience\, multiple research studies they have led\, and stories from their bestselling book Inclusion Moments\, Poggy shows how systems thinking and human storytelling combine to reveal the everyday interactions that shape belonging\, behaviour\, and organisational safety. Inclusion does not need grand gestures. It starts in the smallest moments\, often the ones we overlook\, but which define how people show up\, speak up\, and stay. \nThis webinar will: \n• Highlight the current mental health emergency in the engineering\, construction\, and manufacturing sectors.\n• Share key findings and recommendations from research within this industry.\n• Demonstrate how storytelling drives behavioural change by helping people feel\, not just intellectually understand\, the realities of exclusion and allyship.\n• Show how Inclusion Moments can be used to reflect\, intervene early\, and inspire meaningful and sustained cultural change. \n\nAbout the facilitator \nPoggy Murray Whitham\nDirector\, OutEngineered\n\nPoggy Murray Whitham is a multi-award-winning DEI expert\, researcher\, and keynote speaker who helps organisations turn inclusion into a strategic advantage. \nA professionally accredited engineer by training and Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute\, Poggy was recognised as one of the UK’s Top 100 Manufacturing Professionals and as a National Diversity Awards finalist from over 85\,000 nominations in 2025\, bringing both professional and authentic lived experience to every stage they step onto. \nA former senior manager in automation engineering\, Poggy now works at the intersection of technology and inclusion\, showing how embracing diversity drives innovation\, productivity\, and culture change. They combine deep strategic insight with the lived experience of being Black\, Queer\, Disabled\, and Autistic\, delivering talks that are as thought-provoking as they are practical. \nPoggy recently delivered their TEDx talk ‘Engineering Equity with Automation’\, and released their debut book\, ‘Inclusion Moments’\, which instantly became an Amazon Best Seller in multiple categories\, cementing their reputation as a sought-after voice on the future of inclusive engineering. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in DEI in Engineering alongside their work\, Poggy continues to work with companies nationwide to embed inclusion into the heart of their success.
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/engineering-equity-the-power-of-inclusion-moments/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:IC Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181919
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SUMMARY:DEI Leaders Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:Gather with a select group of DEI leaders for an inspiring afternoon designed to spark meaningful connection\, thoughtful collaboration\, and practical insight. \nFollowing the success of our DEI Leaders Breakfast in London earlier this year\, we are delighted to bring this community together once again—this time to pause at the start of the year\, reflect on priorities\, and reignite our shared commitment to advancing inclusion. \nWe know that driving DEI forward can often feel like a solitary effort\, particularly amid heightened scrutiny\, budget constraints\, and shifting organisational focus. This is why we’ve created an intimate\, energising space for leaders like you to recharge\, reflect\, and reimagine what’s possible. \nDuring this afternoon tea\, you’ll have the opportunity to: \n• Spark powerful conversations with fellow DEI changemakers who are shaping the future of inclusion\n• Dive into real\, unfiltered challenges and discover fresh\, practical solutions you can take back to your organisation\n• Uncover new ideas and bold perspectives that will elevate your strategy and amplify your leadership impact \nIf you’re interested in attending\, please contact info@inclusivecompanies.co.uk
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/dei-leaders-afternoon-tea/
LOCATION:EY Offices\, 2 St Peter's Square\, Manchester\, M2 3DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:IC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181919
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SUMMARY:The Invisible Juggle: Balancing Caring Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Jess Rad | The WomenHood \nThis 60 minute session exposes the often hidden and unpaid demands of caring – from raising children and supporting neurodivergent loved ones to looking after aging relatives\, partners\, and pets. Speaking from her lived experience as a solo mama and parent carer of two children\, along with others stories to diversify the experience\, Jess brings a candid\, human lens to the emotional and logistical pressures carers face\, showing how these responsibilities affect wellbeing\, productivity\, and retention in the workplace. \nDrawing on research\, personal insight\, and best practice\, Jess outlines practical steps organisations can take to recognise and reduce the burden\, close support gaps\, and embed care-aware strategies into everyday culture. \nSession Outcomes\nIn this 60-minute talk\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand the emotional and logistical realities of caring roles.\nLearn how hidden labour impacts employees and organisations.\nIdentify common gaps in workplace support for carers.\nDiscover practical\, low-cost strategies to create care-aware environments.\nGain clarity on how to talk about caring responsibilities with empathy and respect.\n\n\nAbout the facilitator \nJess Rad is an award-winning speaker and founder of The WomenHood and NeuroCurious. Winner of the 2024 National Diversity Award for Gender and recognised by The People’s Honours 2025\, she is a late-identified neurodivergent woman and Solo Mum navigating premature menopause\, getting outspoken about the unspoken. \nThe WomenHood partners with organisations to advance gender equity across women’s health\, financial wellness\, neurodiversity\, and relationships through impactful talks\, workshops\, and programmes. NeuroCurious creates spaces where individuals and organisations celebrate neurodiversity and foster allyship. \nAs an Ambassador for SEND charity Amaze\, Jess amplifies the voices of parent carers whilst reshaping how society views neurodiversity.
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/the-invisible-juggle-balancing-caring-responsibilities/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:IC Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181919
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SUMMARY:Embeddedness and Belonging: Global Majority Heritage\, Belonging\, and the Church
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Rev. Mark Nam 甄英深 \nNational institutions shape everyday life in quiet but powerful ways—through what they name\, remember\, and choose to make permanent. In this reflective session\, Revd Mark Nam explores how deeply embedded institutions such as the Church of England influence belonging far beyond their immediate settings. \nAs the established church within the UK’s constitutional settlement—interwoven with state\, crown\, and public life—the Church of England remains a vital participant in national conversations about identity\, memory\, and belonging. \nDrawing on his journey as one of the first British-born Chinese priests in the Anglican Church\, Mark reflects on how inclusion can be sustained—or quietly lost—over time. From discovering Li Tim‑Oi\, the first woman ordained in the Anglican Communion\, to the restoration of his ancestral name at ordination\, he shows how progress fades when stories are not institutionally embedded. \nThe session highlights the importance of permanent markers—memorials\, academic scholarship\, and liturgical recognition. Referencing his contribution to Chinese Heritage and British Christianity (SCM Press) and efforts to establish a memorial at St. Paul’s Cathedral\, Mark invites participants to consider how organisations can move from symbolic gestures to lasting inclusion. \n\n\n\nAbout the facilitator \nRevd Mark Nam is a British-born Chinese vicar in the Church of England\, writer\, and national advocate for Global Majority Heritage inclusion. He is the founder of The Teahouse\, a network raising the profile and participation of Chinese-heritage communities and serves as UKME Dean for the Diocese of Oxford. A commissioned portrait of Mark featured in a six-month exhibition at the British Library exploring British Chinese communities and culture. \nMark writes academically\, including a chapter in Chinese Heritage and British Christianity (SCM Press)\, lectures at Anglican theological colleges\, and has contributed to an upcoming volume on artificial intelligence and theology with Bloomsbury(2026). He is a regular speaker on BBC local radio and faith-based media\, a trustee of SPCK Publishing and the Li Tim-Oi Foundation\, a recipient of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Lambeth Award in 2023\, and a 2025 National Diversity Awards winner. Mark tweets @marknam. \n\n 
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/embeddedness-and-belonging-global-majority-heritage-belonging-and-the-church/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:IC Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T130000
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SUMMARY:Beyond Awareness: Creating Truly Autistic-Friendly Workplaces
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Jess Garner | GROVE \nIn this session\, Jess will introduce the most up-to-date\, affirming autism theory\, covering key areas such as Monotropism\, the Double Empathy Problem\, sensory processing\, communication\, and social interaction. \nShe will bring this theory to life by exploring its relevance in real workplace contexts. Together\, you’ll consider the barriers Autistic staff may encounter and practical ways to build environments that are friendly\, accessible and genuinely supportive — workplaces where Autistic colleagues can feel happier\, more understood\, and able to thrive. \n\nAbout the facilitator \nJess is a late-identified Autistic ADHDer\, a mum to two neurodivergent children with very different support needs\, and a former secondary school teacher. She now leads GROVE\, an Autistic-staffed online organisation that supports Autistic young people. \nShe holds a Masters in Autism (Distinction)\, where her academic work explored themes such as community connection\, developing self-understanding\, and nurturing positive identity. Her studies culminated in a unique research project centred on young people’s experiences of joy. \nLearn more about GROVE:\nhttps://linktr.ee/gr0ve.org
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/beyond-awareness-creating-truly-autistic-friendly-workplaces/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:IC Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181919
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SUMMARY:Everyone Has a Part to Play: Empowerment and Allyship for International Women’s Day
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Alex Knight MBE FIMechE & Jemima Wade \nEmpowering women at work is not just the right thing to do. It delivers measurable impact for individuals\, teams and organisations. Evidence consistently shows that when allyship is active and intentional\, women are more likely to stay\, progress and thrive. \nThis International Women’s Day\, we’re focusing on what empowerment and allyship actually look like in practice\, and how everyone has a role to play. \nWhat to expect \nJemima’s session: What empowerment really looks like \nJemima will explore what genuine empowerment means beyond policies and pledges. Drawing on her experience at Heineken\, she will share how allyship is built into everyday behaviours\, the mindset shifts that have made a real difference\, and what senior leaders and men in particular need to understand if allyship is going to move from intention to impact. \nAlex Knight: Visibility\, role models and changing systems \nAlex will share the impact of STEMAZING and why representation and role models matter so deeply. She’ll explore how visibility empowers women individually while also challenging and reshaping systems\, and share a real story that brings the importance of allyship and representation to life. \nMini panel discussion: Allyship that works \nIn a practical panel conversation\, we’ll unpack the biggest misconceptions about allyship\, highlight small actions that can have a big impact\, and focus on what attendees can realistically start doing tomorrow. This session is designed to move the conversation from awareness to action. \nLive Q&A \nWe’ll close with a live Q&A\, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions\, reflect on their own role\, and leave with clear\, practical takeaways. \nWho should attend \nThis webinar is for anyone who wants to better understand how empowerment and allyship work in real workplaces\, including leaders\, managers\, men who want to be effective allies\, and anyone passionate about creating more inclusive environments. \nJoin us this International Women’s Day to explore how small\, intentional actions can create lasting change\, and how everyone truly does have a part to play. \n\nAbout the facilitators  \nAlex Knight MBE FIMechE\nFounder\, STEMAZING  \nAlex is a multi-award-winning Engineer and Entrepreneur. After a career of almost 20 years in Industry working in engineering consultancy and innovation\, she founded STEMAZING – a social enterprise dedicated to inspiration and inclusion in STEM.  \nThrough STEMAZING Alex leads several not-for-profit initiatives to empower women in STEM and link this to inspiring our future generations of innovators and problem-solvers. In the last 5 years STEMAZING has trained over 700 women in STEM globally on their Inspiration Academy programme to level-up as visible role models and they have collectively delivered over 190\,000 STEMAZINGKids engagements for 7 – 9-year-olds in areas of deprivation. \nAlex is also Mentor\, Trainer\, Visiting Professor and TEDx speaker. Her TEDx Talk – “Why Courage\, Visibility and Sex Matter in Engineering” has been viewed over 350\,000 times on the TED YouTube Channel. She is a regular keynote speaker at events and schools and has featured on engineering TV shows on Channel 5\, Prime and CuriosityStream. \nIn 2026 Alex was recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List with an MBE for Services to Diversity and Inclusion in Engineering. In 2025 Alex was awarded the prestigious Rooke Award from the Royal Academy of Engineering for promotion of engineering to the public and also won the National Diversity Award for being a positive role model for gender diversity. In 2023 Alex was named as one of the top Inspirational Businesswomen in STEM at the House of Lords. \nJemima Wade\nHead of Togetherness & Wellbeing @HEINEKEN UK \nMeet Jem\, a trailblazing voice in inclusion for FMCG. \nIn addition to her HUK role she serves on the UK Steering Committee of D&I in Grocery\, after previously Chairing LEAD – the industry’s largest UK & Europe-wide gender equity body – whilst leading EDI for PepsiCo Europe. \nJem is fiercely committed to developing future talent\, mentoring early-career women and championing cultures where care is key and everyone can thrive. Her leadership combines strategic clarity with decisive action\, delivering measurable progress on gender parity\, pay equity and community impact. Renowned for her storytelling and ability to de-bias systems at scale\, she designs and delivers programmes that create conversation and impact. \nA regular speaker (try and get her off the mic!) and advocate\, Jem’s thought leadership – recognised by the European Diversity Awards – is focused on removing barriers to togetherness. As someone who identifies as a women (she/her)\, alongside being a parent\, neurodiverse and bi-sexual – she sees her work and the world through many lens and uses lived experience to drive change. \n 
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/everyone-has-a-part-to-play-empowerment-and-allyship-for-international-womens-day/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:IC Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181919
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SUMMARY:Neurodiversity and Hormones
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Dr Alice Siberry \nOverview: This informative and engaging webinar will introduce attendees to the foundations of neurodiversity and will focus on understanding how hormones interact with different neurotypes. \nKey content areas: \n01. What is Neurodiversity? \nWe will begin with a broad definition of neurodiversity and outline some commonly recognised diagnosable neurodivergent differences. \n02. The Role of Hormones \nA central part of the session will examine how hormones influence the brain\, especially in neurodivergent people. Topics will include: menstrual cycles and ovulation\, puberty\, pregnancy and menopause\, post-natal depression and Premenstrual Dysphoria Disorder (PMDD). This webinar will also discuss how hormonal fluctuations affect men’s cognitive functions\, emotional regulation and behaviour. \n03. Best practice for support and inclusion \nWhile hormonal fluctuations are part of the human experience\, the webinar will share best practices for supporting people who may face compounded challenges due to neurodivergence and hormonal shifts. This includes workplace strategies and practical adjustments. \nLanguage in this webinar will be clear\, direct and rooted in scientific accuracy. We will be talking frankly about bodies and biology. \nWe do use gender-neutral language to ensure inclusivity. This includes recognising that people of all genders experience hormonal changes and neurodivergence. As such\, we will avoid gendered assumptions\, particularly related to issues like menstruation and pregnancy. \nSome topics in this session include sensitive content related to mental health. \nAbout Facilitator: Dr Alice Siberry \nAlice received her PhD in Criminology and Law from the University of Sheffield in July 2021. She also holds a first-class degree in Counselling\, Coaching and Mentoring and an MSc Psychology degree. \nThroughout her studies\, Alice continued to gain experience in the Criminal Justice sector and the neurodiversity sector. She has worked with North and West Yorkshire Police\, and the Independent Office of Police Conduct. She also lectured at the University of Sheffield and York St John University\, where she worked primarily with neurodivergent students. \nAlice is a Specialist Criminal Justice Neurodiversity Consultant at Creased Puddle. Continuing her personal and professional passion for neurodiversity\, she delivers training and consultancy to a wide range of businesses and organisations\, including police organisations. Alice is also highly experienced in managing the most complex and high-profile Workplace Needs Assessments across the Criminal Justice sector. \nAs Academic Lead\, she bridges academic research with practical applications\, ensuring innovative and evidence-informed approaches to neurodiversity in the workplace. She also collaborates with universities on consultancy research projects\, providing tailored solutions informed by her academic and practical experience. \nAlice is also a Research Affiliate with the ESRC Vulnerability and Policing Futures Research Centre and in recognition of her research contributions\, she was awarded the Translational Fellowship in 2024 to investigate Counter Terrorism practitioners’ perspectives of neurodivergent people and their vulnerability to radicalisation by online algorithms. This fellowship supports her ongoing research into neurodiversity\, particularly within policing. Her first book\, “Diversity\, Difference or Disorder: Neurodiversity in British Policing”\, is currently in development and will be published in early 2026.
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/neurodiversity-and-hormones/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:IC Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181919
CREATED:20251217T141708Z
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SUMMARY:ADHD Babes: The Vital Work We Do
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Vivienne Isebor | ADHD Babes \nADHD Babes – An introduction to a 100% equity-led community focused approach to disability justice. We will explore who we are as an organisation\, why we started and how we created an international culturally-sensitive approach to neuro-inclusive care. \n\nAbout the facilitator \nVivienne Isebor is an award winning Creative Social Entrepreneur & Womanist\, blending community activism\, advocacy\, psychology\, and the arts to drive social change. She is the founder of ADHD Babes\, the UK’s only community organisation dedicated to supporting Black women and non-binary people with ADHD\, and a qualified Clinical Associate in Psychology from UCL. \nBeyond her advocacy and psychological work\, Vivienne is a combined performing artist\, incorporating storytelling\, music\, poetry\, spoken word\, and performance to create immersive\, community-driven experiences. Through her initiative love&music\, she organises and facilitates events and creative workshops that foster connection\, self-expression\, and healing. Her work consistently centres on uplifting marginalised voices\, using both clinical expertise and artistic expression to build safer\, inclusive spaces.
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/adhd-babes-the-vital-work-we-do/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Featured,IC Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181919
CREATED:20260129T095406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T095446Z
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SUMMARY:The Double Rainbow - Intersecting Identities
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Charlie Hart — AKA Ausome Charlie \nMany neurodivergent people are also LGBTQIA+ yet workplace inclusion often addresses these identities separately. This session explores this ‘Double Rainbow’ intersection — combining research\, lived experience\, and practical inclusion strategies. \nParticipants will: \n\nUnderstand the link between neurodivergence and LGBTQIA+ identities\nExplore minority stress\, and the impact of intersecting marginalised identities\nLearn practical inclusion and allyship strategies\nGain insights into creating psychologically safe\, neuro-inclusive environments\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!\n\nAbout the facilitator \nCharlie Hart — also known as Ausome Charlie — is an autistic and ADHD professional speaker on inclusion\, with a 20-year background in HR Analytics. Charlie specialises in neuro-inclusion at work\, intersecting identities\, psychological safety\, and translating lived experience into practical\, evidence-based inclusion strategies. \nDrawing on her lived experience as a late-diagnosed autistic\, bi/pan\, and gender non-conforming woman\, Charlie speaks candidly about identity\, minority stress\, and community power. Her work helps organisations move beyond tokenism\, to meaningful inclusion. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/the-double-rainbow-intersecting-identities/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:IC Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181919
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SUMMARY:Round Table: Accountability and Strategy – Moving Beyond the Tick-Box
DESCRIPTION:You’re warmly invited to join us for an exclusive roundtable discussion\, “Accountability and Strategy: Moving Beyond the Tick-Box\,” on Thursday 16 April\, 12:00–15:00\, hosted at TalkTalk\, The Soapworks\, Ordsall Lane\, Salford\, Manchester\, M5 3TT.  \nThis session will bring together a select group of DEI leaders for an engaging afternoon of meaningful conversation\, collaboration\, and practical insight.  \nFollowing the success of our DEI Leaders Afternoon Tea earlier this year\, we’re delighted to reconvene this community\, this time focusing on moving beyond awareness and into measurable accountability\, strategic action\, and tangible change.  \nWe recognise that advancing DEI can often feel like a solitary effort\, particularly amid increased scrutiny\, budget pressures\, and shifting organisational priorities. This roundtable is designed to create an open\, energising space for leaders to connect\, reflect\, and explore new approaches together.  \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE\n\nTo help shape the conversation\, please select two of the following topics that interest you most:  \n\nFrom Optics to Outcomes: How do we move from DEI statements to measurable progress in 2026? \n\n\nEmbedding Inclusion into Performance: Should inclusive leadership behaviours form part of performance reviews and promotion criteria? \n\n\nDiagnosing Your Starting Point: How can organisations use internal data\, not just benchmarking\, to shape more effective EDI strategies? \n\n\nThe Business Case Reinvented: How can EDI metrics be linked to retention of scarce talent and team performance? \n\n\nPay Transparency and Reporting: Preparing for evolving requirements\, including ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting. \n\n\nERGs: How can we reignite momentum and impact across employee networks? \n\n\nLunch will be provided\, so please share any dietary or allergy requirements when registering.  \nPlaces are limited. \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE\nIf you would like to contribute ideas or themes to the discussion\, we would welcome your input.  \nWe look forward to welcoming you. 
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/accountability-and-strategy-moving-beyond-the-tick-box/
LOCATION:TalkTalk\, The Soapworks\, Manchester\, M5 3TT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:IC Events,Upcoming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inclusive Companies":MAILTO:info@inclusivecompanies.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T130000
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SUMMARY:Stephen Lawrence Day: What does it mean to be anti-racist?
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Anuli Changa (she/they) \nRecognise Stephen Lawrence Day by exploring his powerful legacy\, what his story can teach us about different forms of racism\, the need for inclusivity and active allyship. From name pronunciations\, to representation\, to language\, we can all play a part in anti-racist practices. \nThis webinar will include: \n\nLearnings from Stephen Lawrence’s legacy\nExploration of racism in different forms\nHow we can make biases conscious\nThe importance of recognising power and privilege\nThe importance of small acts of allyship\nAnti-racism tools and intersectionality\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!\n\nAbout the facilitator \nAnuli Changa is a multifaceted UK-based creative\, educator\, consultant and advocate whose work spans education\, heritage\, the arts\, healthcare\, corporations and Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion. She creates and delivers DEIB training for adults and young people\, incorporating exploration of microaggressions and Active Bystander education. \nAnuli holds a Law degree from the University of Manchester\, is a Mental Health First Aid Instructor and trained in trauma-informed practices. She is also the Inclusion and Representation Trustee for Bi Pride UK. \nAnuli also writes/directs Theatre in Education programmes exploring anti-racism and Black history delivered in Schools across the country. Anuli champions intersectional anti-oppression and active allyship across her work. She is frequently invited to moderate/speak on panels to share her professional and lived experience as a Queer\, Neurodivergent\, Woman of Global Majority\, as well as exploring these experiences in her writing (@wordsbyanuli) \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/stephen-lawrence-day-what-does-it-truly-mean-to-be-anti-racist/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:IC Events,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inclusive Companies":MAILTO:info@inclusivecompanies.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T133000
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SUMMARY:Equal Parenting Week: Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:As part of Elliott Rae’s groundbreaking Equal Parenting Week\, Inclusive Companies is proud to host a powerful fireside conversation exploring the realities\, challenges\, and opportunities of modern parenthood. This session brings together lived experience\, global advocacy\, and practical insight to spark a meaningful dialogue on what equal parenting truly looks like today. \nYour Host\nLucian Main – Account Manager\, Facilitator & Webinar Host\, Inclusive Companies \nLucian will be responsible for guiding this conversation with openness and authenticity\, drawing on his own lived experience as a stepparent. As Lucian reflects\, “being a stepdad came suddenly… overnight I became the parent of a three‑year‑old\, and at times it was a really lonely experience.” His perspective sets the tone for a session rooted in honesty\, empathy\, and real-world understanding. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!\n\nFeatured Speakers\nMake Mothers Matter (MMM)< \nRepresenting a global movement for mothers’ rights\, Make Mothers Matter is an international NGO founded in 1947. With General Consultative Status at the UN and longstanding engagement with the EU and UNESCO\, MMM champions the recognition of mothers’ essential contributions to society and advocates for systems that allow women to balance motherhood with personal and professional aspirations. \n\nAfaf Abounouadar – Executive Director\, MMM \nA seasoned social impact leader\, Afaf brings over 15 years of experience in nonprofit strategy\, partnerships\, and organisational development across Europe and Africa. With an MBA and a Social Entrepreneurship diploma\, and as founder of the Sanady Foundation in Morocco\, she offers deep insight into global family policy\, gender equity\, and community empowerment. \n\nAngela Garcia – Projects Director\, MMM \nWith a rich international career spanning law\, music rights\, philanthropy\, and real estate\, Angela brings a multidimensional perspective on inclusive development. Her work is grounded in human connection\, care\, and education\, and she is dedicated to ensuring the often invisible contributions of motherhood are recognised and valued \n  \n\nClaire Wilde – Senior Associate\, Blake Morgan \nClaire brings a decade of lived experience navigating childcare\, flexible working\, and career progression since returning from maternity leave in 2016. As a Senior Associate in Real Estate\, she will share candid reflections on balancing professional ambition with parenting a now ten‑year‑old\, the challenges she and her husband have faced\, and the strategies they’ve developed — sometimes successfully\, sometimes not — to make it all work. \n\nIan Dinwiddy – Founder\, Inspiring Dads Ltd \nIan specialises in supporting fathers through the personal and professional transitions that come with parenthood. Through Inspiring Dads\, he empowers men to step confidently into equal parenting roles\, making his voice an essential part of this conversation. \n\nWhat You’ll Gain from This Webinar\nThis session will offer: \n\nReal stories from parents navigating different paths — step-parenting\, co-parenting\, returning to work\, and balancing responsibilities.\nGlobal perspectives on motherhood\, gender equity\, and the societal structures that shape parenting experiences.\nPractical insights into flexible working\, shared responsibilities\, and supporting parents in the workplace.\nA deeper understanding of what equal parenting means — and how organisations\, communities\, and families can help make it a reality.\n\nWhether you’re a parent\, a leader\, an HR professional\, or someone passionate about inclusion\, this conversation will leave you with fresh perspectives and actionable ideas. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/equal-parenting-week-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:IC Events,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inclusive Companies":MAILTO:info@inclusivecompanies.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181919
CREATED:20260216T094818Z
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SUMMARY:Banter and Inclusive Language
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Chris Allan \nIt’s Just Banter is a practical\, interactive lunch-and-learn workshop that explores how everyday language\, jokes\, and “harmless” banter can impact inclusion\, wellbeing\, and psychological safety at work. The session helps teams understand where the line is\, why it matters\, and how to challenge problematic behaviour confidently and constructively — without fear of “saying the wrong thing.” \nKey outcomes: \n\nA clearer understanding of when banter crosses the line into exclusion or harm\nIncreased confidence to call in or challenge language in the moment\nPractical tools and shared language to support a more respectful\, inclusive workplace culture\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!\n\nAbout the facilitator \nHi\, I’m Chris. \nFor years\, I’ve worked with organisations for the past 9 years\, who care about inclusion\, but aren’t always sure how to put it into practice. \nMany feel overwhelmed by the language\, worried about saying the wrong thing\, or frustrated by initiatives that look good on paper but don’t change everyday behaviour. \nMy approach is honest\, practical\, and grounded in real conversations. I don’t do jargon or judgement — just clear\, supportive guidance that helps people navigate tricky topics with confidence and care. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/banter-and-inclusive-language/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:IC Events,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inclusive Companies":MAILTO:info@inclusivecompanies.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181919
CREATED:20260325T092315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T093206Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Perks: Building a Wellbeing Strategy People Will Use
DESCRIPTION:Many organisations invest in wellbeing\, yet engagement remains low and impact is unclear. \nThis webinar explores why traditional approaches fall short and what it takes to build a strategy that genuinely supports prevention\, early intervention\, and workforce performance. \nWe will examine the gap between access and engagement\, the risks of overlooking intersectional health needs\, and how organisations can move towards measurable\, clinically-informed wellbeing strategies. \nIntroducing Work Kind Partners’ structured model\, we will outline a practical\, scalable approach to understanding workforce health and taking meaningful action. \nIdeal for: HR leaders\, People teams\, Equality leads\, and senior decision-makers responsible for workforce wellbeing and performance. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!\nAbout the facilitator \nSalome Mare-Walsh is a psychotherapist with over 20 years’ experience across the NHS and private practice\, specialising in the intersection between mental health\, culture and workplace performance. During her time at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust\, she held a senior staff leadership role as Network Co-Chair\, working directly with executive teams to improve staff engagement\, strengthen inclusion and influence organisational policy and practice. \nShe is the Founding Director of Salowal Ltd\, a multi-award-winning wellbeing and EDI consultancy that partners with organisations to move beyond reactive support towards preventative\, data-informed wellbeing strategies. Salome works with HR leaders to address key challenges including low engagement\, rising absence\, and inequitable staff experiences\, delivering solutions that combine clinical insight with practical implementation. \nAlongside her consultancy work\, she lectures at the University of Liverpool and contributes to national EDI strategy through her role with the Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy. Her work is trusted by organisations including local authorities\, national brands and third-sector leaders\, supporting them to build healthier\, more inclusive and more productive workplaces. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/beyond-perks-building-a-wellbeing-strategy-people-will-use/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:IC Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T130000
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SUMMARY:Engaging the voices of disabled people
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Stuart Moore \nIn this webinar\, we will explore the strategic importance of building engagement with disabled people – how listening to and acting upon diverse perspectives can help drive forward inclusive businesses. In a world that continues to increase its reliance upon AI and digital technology\, we will consider how engagement and coproduction can create disability-inclusive transformation. We will also present top-tips on how companies can achieve effective and meaningful engagement\, recognising the diversity and intersectionality within disability. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!\n\nAbout the facilitator \nStuart is well respected for his work on advancing equity and across the NHS. He led the Workforce Disability Equality Standard\, which is mandated across the NHS and aims to improve the workplace experiences of disabled staff. He was also NHS Regional Head of Equality for the South East of England. Before leaving the NHS in March 2026\, Stuart was the EDI Lead within the Workforce\, Training and Education directorate at NHS England. \nPrevious roles including diversity adviser at the Cabinet Office\, where he worked on the creation of the first diversity strategy for the Civil Service. Stuart has also worked at the Equality Challenge Unit\, Business Disability Forum\, and Health Education England. \nStuart is a published researcher on themes relating to workforce equalities\, accessibility and inclusion. Despite a speech impairment\, Stuart is an experienced public speaker. Notably\, in 2020\, Stuart presented to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Disability at the Houses of Parliament. \nStuart is also an experienced panellist for EDI awards. This includes chairing the NHS EDI Awards 2023; as a judge for the Kings College Hospital EDI Awards 2025\, and British Council Disability Inclusion Partnership Funding Grant panel in 2024. \nStuart is a director of the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and Institute of Equality and Diversity Practitioners. In recognition of his career achievements\, Stuart had the honour of carrying the torch for the 2012 London Paralympic Games. \nStuart is currently completing a Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship at Kent Business School. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/engaging-the-voices-of-disabled-people/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:IC Events,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inclusive Companies":MAILTO:info@inclusivecompanies.co.uk
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