Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Training
Drama-based diversity, equality and inclusion training that helps organisations explore behaviours, strengthen inclusive cultures and improve performance - working in partnership, not through instruction.
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We support organisations to navigate inclusion thoughtfully and constructively. particularly where conversations feel sensitive, complex or high-stakes. Our work creates safe, facilitated spaces where people can reflect honestly, explore impact and take ownership of meaningful change.
Trusted by organisations across sectors
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We’ve supported organisations across higher education, the public sector and complex organisational environments to strengthen inclusive behaviours and workplace culture.
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“I found that the use of trained actors was valuable to the sessions. They brought a sense of realism and highlighted the importance of non-verbal communication, that we wouldn’t have had with a PowerPoint of transcription”
Most organisations are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion.
Many have clear values, policies and aspirations.
In practice, inclusion is shaped by everyday behaviour - how decisions are made, how people speak up, whose voices are heard, and how difference is responded to in real moments.
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This can be difficult work. Conversations may feel:
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Emotionally charged or personal
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Shaped by power, identity and lived experience
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Easy to avoid, oversimplify or handle cautiously​
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Often, intentions are positive. The impact, however, may not always align.
How do you create the conditions for honest, respectful conversations that lead to genuine behaviour change, not defensiveness or compliance?​​
Our approach: exploring behaviour, not delivering theory
Our diversity and inclusion training is grounded in drama-based, scenario-led learning.
Rather than telling people what inclusive behaviour should look like, we help participants:
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Observe realistic workplace scenarios played out safely
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Explore the impact of different behaviours and responses
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Reflect on assumptions, intent and impact
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Practise alternative approaches in a facilitated environment
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Using professional actors and experienced facilitators, scenarios are co-designed to reflect your organisational reality, allowing participants to pause, question and try different responses without personal risk.
What our Diversity & Inclusion Training covers
Each diversity, equity and inclusion training programme is tailored to your organisation. Focus areas often include:
1 / Inclusive behaviours in practice
Exploring how inclusion shows up - or breaks down - in everyday workplace interactions, decision-making and team dynamics.
2 / Intention, impact and lived experience
Reflecting on how actions are experienced differently, even when intentions are positive.
3 / Power, bias and organisational culture
Understanding how hierarchy, systems and unconscious patterns influence behaviour and belonging.
4 /Speaking up and listening well
Practising how to challenge, respond and engage respectfully when perspectives differ.
Working in partnership
We don’t deliver off-the-shelf diversity and inclusion training courses.
Our work is built around partnership:
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Listening carefully to your aims and challenges
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Co-designing scenarios that reflect real experiences
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Facilitated delivery that adapts as conversations emerge
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Supporting reflection and action beyond the session
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This ensures the work feels relevant, respectful and grounded in your organisational reality.
Impact and Evidence
Organisations we’ve supported through equality, diversity and inclusion training have reported:
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Increased confidence engaging in inclusion-related conversations
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Greater awareness of behavioural impact
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Improved dialogue across difference
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Stronger foundations for inclusive culture change
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Our programmes are supported by participant feedback and evaluation data, including high levels of engagement and reported impact across sectors. Where appropriate, we also work with clients to explore how learning is embedded and sustained over time.
Our drama-based methods have supported inclusive culture work in large, complex organisations - for example, helping the British Army explore unacceptable behaviours and build respectful, inclusive workplaces.
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Our Methods:
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Start with a conversation
The first step is always exploratory.
We’ll listen, ask questions and help you consider whether this approach to diversity, equity and inclusion training is right for your organisation.
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