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We help Leaders in the Public and Community Sector implement more inclusive, kinder and compassionate workplace cultures where diverse communities thrive.

Leaders influence and define culture

Leaders influence and define culture. Culture defines equity and inclusion.

Our Approach

When we work with Public Sector and Community Leaders, we ask them to recognise that it will be a journey to effectively lead their people and organisation with Intentional Inclusion and Cultural Intelligence (CQ). It is not a single training course and there are no quick fixes to understanding diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Journey

Our approach when working with Leaders and organisations on this journey, is to factor in sustainability in order to create journeys that last so, the people within the organisations don’t become tired along the way. Everyone is involved, takes ownership and understands what it is going to mean for them as leaders and individuals.

Tailored Solutions

We address the questions… what is the journey going to look like? How is it going to impact the people who work for that organisation? And what role does Leadership play in making that journey a successful one?

“I’ve learnt so much about my cultural values and how they could have been perceived as negative. I now have an understanding of what it is that I found negative in others, now I have a grounding to see beyond that. This experience has enabled me to see interactions as challenges that can be overcome to bring about a positive solution, not just at work, but in all areas of my life.”
Donna Beckford-Smith
West Herts NHS Trust
“I have found that Above Difference can equip staff with a toolkit of skills, knowledge and top tips to navigate the complicated demographic that we serve. I feel this programme is potentially a game changer and highly recommend it as exactly that.”
Lynne Spencer
Director of Corporate Affairs, HSIB
“We believe that the CQ® masterclasses delivered by Jennifer Izekor, Founder of Above Difference, to our middle and senior leaders have significantly enhanced their capability to relate effectively and perform in the culturally diverse context of our organisation and wider society. This has been particularly important in support of our drive to improve the confidence in policing of all our communities and increase our ability to attract the very best talent from the full range of diversity.”
Chief Constable Andy Marsh
Avon and Somerset Constabulary, 2020
“Cultural intelligence (CQ®) is not just about your knowledge of others and how this influences your relationships but it helps shape you as a person and allow you to put your head above the parapet and be strong. Since plucking up the courage to speak 1:1 with my CEO to share my views on changing the approaches to engage staff and create trust, I am now invited to the table to give my opinion on how we can improve the culture of our trust/organisation.”
Chairman
BME Network
“I need more than the usual three stable offers – unconscious bias training, reverse mentoring and BME panel member (inclusion) at interview. This proved what I believe is more than this. It involves moral and emotional commitment but first a cognitive understanding of culture. Fantastic.”
Senior Leader
Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service
“Has reinforced how complex it is to achieve inclusiveness and that it is a process which is never complete.”
Board of Directors
NHS EPUT

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How Can We Help You?

Get in touch with us – we look forward to working with you.

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 to ‘managing diversity’ to ‘leading 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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