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Equality, Inclusion and Cultural Intelligence (CQ) specialist.Senior consultant with 25 years’ experience delivering strategic, practical solutions across the public, not-for profit and private sectors. I supply specialist, advice tailored to C-Suite management level on EDI and CQ trends, best practice and legislative requirementsMy mission is to Make Inclusion active, meaningful and effective for organisations and people.Simplify the process of embedding EDI and CQ into an organisation’s structureDemystify practices - removing the myths linked with EDII have designed and managed EDI programmes that have been pivotal in delivering positive change. My work has resulted in changing hearts and minds at C-suite level producing influential advocates, and generated awards. My experience spans the complete EDI spectrum including policy and stakeholder management. I am adroit at building awareness and buy-in to EDI trends. My understanding of the challenges that organisations face means I am able to apply relevant processes and technology to create effective risk management systems.Achievements and ActivitiesDesigned and successfully delivered an award-winning employment project to attract people from Black, Asian and Ethnic minority (BAME) backgrounds. Designed and delivered bespoke EDI training programmes induction programme for healthcare practitioners.Successfully led a multi-site assessment programme, including a national positive action scheme and the design of explicit and unconscious bias workshops for senior leaders.Led the EDI strategy for two merging organisations with a total staffing level of 10,000 employees across the UKImplemented a Learning and Development programme to tackle bullying and harassment issues resulting in improved reporting systems.Skills and SpecialismsThorough, current knowledge of ED&I best practice and legislative requirements.Proven track record in the design, delivery and project management of ED&I schemes and policies for large, national organisations.Proven track record in leading research from which strategies and new policies are developed.Competent in the design, delivery and management of reports, briefings, and materials for seminars and training projects.Good stakeholder management abilities at a strategic levelSkilled facilitator and public speaker delivering workshops and conferences to Board level meetingsCompetent in carrying out research, collating and analysing informationStrong influencing and negotiation skills