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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:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T130000
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SUMMARY:How Do We Continue Our Work: Repairing Narratives
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Mabinty Esho  \nThe conversation around inclusion is shifting\, and the leaders who will continue to move this work forward are the ones willing to evolve how they do it. In this session\, Mabinty will explore four anchors for repairing and progressing the narrative: better business partnering\, data-driven DEI\, linking the work clearly to ROI\, and building the coalitions that make change durable. Expect a candid look at how culture and inclusion leaders can position themselves as genuine strategic partners rather than service providers\, how data can be used to sharpen rather than soften the case for change\, and how to articulate impact in the language the business already speaks. Mabinty will also share what she has learned about building the cross-functional coalitions that hold this work steady when the political weather changes. The session closes with 15 minutes for open Q&A. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!\n\nAbout the facilitator \nMabinty Esho is a Culture and Inclusion specialist\, executive coach\, and Head of Culture and Inclusion at Comic Relief. She works at the intersection of identity\, impact and intention\, helping leaders build workplaces where people and performance thrive together. Mabinty has led organisation-wide culture transformation\, launched anti-racism and Cultural Intelligence programmes\, and positioned inclusion as a board-level priority. She is currently completing her ILM Level 7 in Executive Coaching and Mentoring and supports senior leaders across charity\, corporate\, healthcare and education sectors. Known for her warm\, direct style\, Mabinty creates spaces that are honest\, human and practical\, equipping leaders to turn values into everyday behaviours that shape truly inclusive cultures. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/how-do-we-continue-our-work-repairing-narratives/
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:20260502T050403
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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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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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SUMMARY:United Utilities: Opportunities For All
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Amanda Philips \nUnited Utilities has made significant strides in building an inclusive\, supportive and high‑performing workplace\, and this session will explore how that progress is being achieved in practice. \nHosted by Amanda Philips\, this webinar will take attendees inside the organisation’s “opportunity for all” approach is speaking a language everyone can understand. Amanda will take us through the importance of everyone understanding the part they play in embedding Equity\, Diversity & Inclusion across the colleague experience. From transparent reporting to award‑winning initiatives\, Amanda will share how United Utilities continues to create an environment where more than 7\,000 colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!\n\n\nAbout Amanda \nAmanda Philips is a passionate advocate for equity\, diversity and inclusion at United Utilities\, where she plays a key role in shaping a workplace where every colleague feels valued\, supported and able to thrive. With a deep commitment to creating opportunities for all\, Amanda champions initiatives that strengthen belonging\, empower underrepresented voices\, and embed inclusive practices across the organisation. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/united-utilities-opportunities-for-all/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:IC Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T050403
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SUMMARY:Cultural Intelligence: Not optional to navigate today's complexity and change
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Ritika Wadhwa \nCultural and intergenerational differences shape how we communicate\, make decisions\, and build trust with colleagues and clients. \nThis workshop\, led by Ritika Wadhwa\, CEO\, Founder and a leading expert in Cultural Intelligence (CQ)\, introduces Cultural Intelligence and shares why it is a critical skill for those working in international\, internal and external client-facing\, or leadership roles. \nWhat is Cultural Intelligence? \nCultural Intelligence is the capability to work effectively across cultures and generations\, enabling clearer communication\, stronger collaboration\, and more inclusive\, high-performing teams in international environments. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!\nWhat you’ll gain from the workshop \n\nAn understanding of what Cultural Intelligence is and how to navigate common challenges in cross-cultural and cross-generational collaboration\nIncreased awareness of your own cultural and generational preferences\nCommunicate more confidently and inclusively\nApply practical tools to improve collaboration and team performance\nReal-life scenarios relevant to international teams\n\nAbout the facilitator \nRitika Wadhwa was born and brought up in India. She achieved an MBA in the UK and broke all barriers as an immigrant to Canada and the UK. Ritika has over 30 years’ experience working at Board level across three continents\, with senior stakeholders in the public and private sectors. \nRitika is on a mission to bring inclusion and innovation to the heart of organisations\, and she believes that Cultural Intelligence is the capability to do that. She is the founder and CEO of Prabhaav Global. Prabhaav means impact in Hindi and the organisation’s mission is to apply the transformational power of Cultural Intelligence for impactful leadership. \nRitika is: \n\nA CQ Fellow\nA CQ Certified Facilitator\nFellow at the Society of Leadership Fellows\, Windsor Castle\nStrategic Advisory Board for British Transport Police\nCo-Chair for Essex Fire & Rescue Services’ Culture First Board\nAdvisory Board Member for Westminster Business School\nTrustee and Board Director at 5% Club\nAmbassador for Age Irrelevance\nA sought-after keynote speaker\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/cultural-intelligence-not-optional-to-navigate-todays-complexity-and-change/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:IC Events,Webinars
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