We provide research based tools, training and assessments to build Cultural Intelligence that give public and community sector leaders the 'how' of inclusive leadership
To meet the needs of public and community sector leadership, we have developed a unique approach that combines inclusive leadership theory with Cultural Intelligence (CQ) to create programmes that enable leaders to shift from managing diversity to leading for inclusion. Why? Because we know leaders define culture, and the culture of an organisation or team will ultimately dictate how included, and in turn, valued and seen its people are.
We help public and community sector leaders to shift from managing diversity to leading for inclusion.
From Managing Diversity
We work with leaders to help them understand the crucial difference between managing diversity and leading for inclusion. Managing diversity focuses on percentages and what the organisation ‘looks’ like. Taking a snapshot of your staff to see how many characteristics – age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation – you can you capture in a tick box. The problem with managing diversity is it doesn’t often focus on how those people ‘feel’, or on how effective and empowered they are able to be.
To Leading for Inclusion
We create leaders who recognise their role in leading inclusion. Who are innovative and creative about inclusion and understand its purpose. Who are able to focus on how they make their teams and organisations feel and the steps needed to create great workplaces for everyone. The leaders we work with, on leaving a masterclass tell us: “I understand why our recruitment policies are not working”, or “I understand what I need to do differently to create inclusive working spaces for all”.
We are driven by creating a better, fairer and more inclusive UK public and community sector.
Implement more inclusive, kinder and compassionate workplace cultures where diverse communities thrive.
Strategically use cultural differences to come up with more innovative solutions.
Achieve and sustain intentionally inclusive and equitable organisational cultures.
The skills, abilities, and capabilities needed to successfully and respectfully work with difference and diversity.
Positively impact pupils, families and communities – encouraging transformational change and equity.
Take your diversity, equity and inclusion strategies to a place where it makes a real difference.
Address cultural differences in congregations and faith communities effectively.
Develop leaders who fully understand, will deepen and can model culturally intelligent and inclusive leadership.
Above Difference is the UK’s only strategic partner to the Cultural Intelligence Center
Above Difference:
Giving You the ‘How’
Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is a globally recognised way of assessing and improving effectiveness in culturally diverse situations. Based on peer reviewed academic research and validity conducted across more than 100 countries.
Does leadership talent from diverse communities in your organisation ‘come and grow’ or do they ‘come and go’ – or not even go there at all?
This new programme, combining a one day Masterclass and a half day Group Planning and Implementation session will give you the tools and understanding to create fully inclusive workplaces where talent from all backgrounds really can ‘COME, STAY and GROW’
For Senior Leaders in HR, Workforce Development and Organisational Development who have the power to introduce and lead real changes across their organisation.
A unique Masterclass for Leaders who are committed to increasing their leadership impact on the inclusion agenda in their organisations.
Are You Managing Diversity or Leading Inclusion in Your Organisation?
Do you spend your time as a leader managing the diversity statistics or leading inclusion? How of you develop your leadership skills, capabilities and styles to become a genuinely inclusive leader who makes inclusion a lived in reality for whole workforce?
Join other leaders on this acclaimed Masterclass that will challenge and transform your approach to the inclusion agenda.
The unique combination of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and Inclusive Leadership offers a new, innovative approach to the inclusion agenda that is rooted in academic research and based on a clear framework.
At Above Difference, we equip leaders and organisations to move from ‘managing diversity’ to ‘leading for inclusion’. By developing CQ and Inclusive Leadership styles in individuals and organisations, we develop individual’s ability to decisively and intentionally create inclusive workplace cultures where diversity is recognised as one of the organisations greatest assets and all cultures are valued and respected.
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