Diversity by Design

Clarity. Confidence. Change.

When it’s done right, EDI can be good for business. Yours included.

Today, the whole landscape of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) can seem like a minefield.

There is so much great work being done to enable people to reach their potential and work well together. But too often people are worried about ‘doing the wrong thing’ and getting cancelled, concerned it’s all just a box-ticking exercise, or confused about the most practical way to move forward.

Yet when it’s done right, EDI is not a nice-to-have; it’s both a core aspect of good business practice and a route to strategic advantage.

Let’s start the conversation.

You don’t need to know the solutions you are looking for – everything begins with a conversation so please get in touch to find out more.

We can help you...

At Diversity by Design, we can help you use your EDI practices to harness the potential of 'difference' and build a genuinely inclusive workplace, with all the right talent onboard to achieve your goals.

We offer refreshingly practical solutions grounded in your organisation’s strategic imperatives. So, rather than being an end in itself, EDI becomes a way of removing barriers to talent and a driver of progress.

  • Build a Diversity Framework, to embed measurable diversity and inclusion practices that drive your organisation's goals
  • Create an environment for Disagreeing Well with spaces that are safe for disagreement rather than safe from disagreement
  • Ensure your Staff Groups are working constructively with you, in line with your goals

What our clients say

If you’d welcome some clarity and a refreshed sense of direction for your work on EDI, we’d love to help, just as we’ve helped clients such as Babcock, Saïd Business School, Stonewater Housing and Severn Trent Water to build inclusive workplaces that also deliver strategic advantage. Take a look at our Client stories to see just how impactful this can be.

It was a hugely enjoyable process that resulted in a D&I strategy that has landed brilliantly. We know we have avoided the politics and designed something that is relevant for our organisation that will last for years to come.

Neil Morrison
Director of Human Resources

After hearing Simon at a national event it struck me how refreshing his views on EDI were and how much my organisation would benefit from reframing and refreshing how we approach it, mainly building confidence in managers to engage and learn, rather than be afraid of what they may or may not know or understand.  

Jon Pryce
Chief Fire Officer

Your direct approach is very appealing – you are challenging and provocative but within boundaries that are based on deep rooted experience and knowledge. So I feel safe in your hands to push where others can’t or won’t.

Jenny Sawyer
Director of People, Culture & Change

Simon is charming, funny and keeps things real. His sense of humour, and real life stories, made the session enjoyable even when the subject matter was challenging.

Anne Godfrey
CEO

Simon boosts confidence in discussing EDI. His relaxed style engages all audience levels, making situations easier to navigate. Our colleagues enjoyed the sessions, providing positive feedback and feeling empowered for future conversations.

Julie Davies
Head of People
Who we’ve worked with
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How we can support your work on diversity and inclusion

Ask Simon to speak

Ask Simon to speak at your sector conference, Executive or Senior Leadership Team Away day or company Town Hall and he will inspire all of your staff to embrace diversity.
“Simon is captivating, entertaining (which is beyond rare on this topic!) and thought provoking from the first to the last sentence. He de-mystifies complex themes with wit and charm”
- HRD of a public Utility
“Your speech was an absolute revelation –
it knocked my socks off”
- Senior partner of one of the UK’s largest architects
“Simon Fanshawe's session was more than very good - for a session that I had expected to be tedious and had even wondered whether I should give a miss. In the event I found it hugely valuable.”
- MD of fast growing tech company