We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter their color.

Maya Angelou

This workshop dives deeply into the significance of purposeful inclusion efforts in 2024, offering approaches to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture. Hayley will share essential steps to centre marginalised voices and learn how to navigate and avoid common pitfalls when promoting genuine inclusion.

What we’ll cover:

• What conscious inclusion is
• The significance of being intentional and purposeful about inclusion in the current context of 2024.
• Key methodologies and practices to centre underrepresented individuals and communities in inclusion efforts
• How to recognise and navigate common errors and pitfalls when promoting inclusion

Why is it important for people to learn this skill?

Conscious Inclusion fosters diverse perspectives, enhances creativity, and promotes equality, leading to a more innovative and harmonious workplace where every voice is heard and valued.

Who is this relevant for?

Everyone.

About your host:

Hayley Bennett is a Diversity and Inclusion Consultant and equality campaigner. She specialises in facilitating workshops on race fluency, allyship and Inclusive Leadership. Her experience developing mentorship and leadership programmes has led her to win multiple awards for her work in this field.

Hayley’s understanding of creating inclusive workplace cultures has led her to consult for some of the world’s largest employers and global brands. She has achieved results in joining up with businesses to improve gender, race equality and employee wellbeing.

She is a well-known lecturer and regularly speaks at the University of Bolton on Race and Sport and is the first Commonwealth Women’s Mentoring programme.

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