Frequently Asked Questions

Inclusion consultancy or EDI consultancy involves working closely with an expert in EDI, inclusion or social justice. You are using their in depth knowledge of organisational strategy and leadership combined with their knowledge of inclusion related topics for example, racism, gender identity, disability, staff wellbeing and more to improve personal experience, working environment, outcomes and business performance.

We work across a range of sectors and have experience of supporting arts, education and academia, local government, pharmaceuticals and national compliance services. We specialise in supporting arts, culture and creative industries but the breadth in who we have worked with gives us a wide range of insights to support any organisation.

We are research and ethics led - we don’t guess or make assumptions. That means we combine deep academic research and research methods, with our experience of working with a wide range of organisations. We take an ethical approach to our work and are human centred meaning that we take care of the people we work with. We don’t compare your organisation to any other because you are unique which means the vast majority of what we do is bespoke to your needs - not off the shelf.

It is not difficult to measure progress in EDI. You can gather data on sense of inclusion, representation, retention, sales and participation for example. Focus groups and hearing people’s experiences provides robust qualitative data that help us to measure performance and progress in inclusion.

Belonging is a feeling, inclusion are the actions and activities required from everyone in a space (for example at work) to ensure that people are not excluded, are able to participate fully, can thrive and progress. Inclusion can lead to a sense of belonging.

These depend greatly on the context and the organisation - no organisation is the same as another. One of the biggest challenges can be hearing difficult things and managing people’s feelings or misconceptions about inclusion and changes that may need to be made. We work closely with leaders to give timely advice to ensure successful implementation of strategy or learning.

EDI stands for equity, diversity and inclusion. Some people may refer to equality, diversity and inclusion.

The cost can vary widely depending on the depth of work needed and size of the organisation. Our work is bespoke and tailored to your needs, so the best way to know how much the investment will be is to send us an email or arrange a discussion with us.