Equality Diversity and Inclusion
We provide a wide range of EDI services to clients as one of our main business streams and as an integral component of other services. Our starting position is that everyone is diverse and that this diversity is beneficial in business as in society. We use Appreciative Inquiry to assist leaders and employees in identifying good practice, applying this in a knowledgeable, skilled and consistent manner and in building confidence.
We believe that best practice in EDI fully utilises the wide range of skills, knowledge and talent of the organisation's workforce by creating an inclusive culture. This then enables the organisation to meet increasing demands in constantly changing and highly demanding local, national and global contexts. In short, we help our clients to bridge the gap between commitment to and effective implementation of EDI, in order to support and improve individual and organisational performance.
Introducing and maintaining EDI:
- Developing effective EDI policies, strategies management competencies and action plans
- Raising awareness for leaders and staff at all levels
- Conducting research to identify good practice and opportunities for further development
People development:
- Devising and delivering leadership programmes aimed at developing the senior management potential of minority groups and enabling their effective career progression, and improving representation at top levels
- Coaching, mentoring and Action Learning workshops supporting career progression for minority groups
Integration of systems and processes:
- Designing and developing Equality Impact Assessment processes
- Designing/delivering bespoke training for particular functions, e.g. Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Designing bespoke Equality Standards and Health Checks for functions and services.
For further details on Equality Diversity and Inclusion please email nic.baines@berkshire.co.uk or call 0118 932 3580.
