Reframing inclusion as a human-centric innovation challenge!
A fresh approach at the intersection of design thinking, behavioural insights and data analysis, connecting Intention and Action, we enable sustainable inclusion.
Research shows that diverse perspectives, teams and organizations feed innovation, increase performance and enhance organization excellence. People are the enablers of this excellence, understanding their needs and aspirations and building a culture of inclusion where everyone feels they belong is a business and moral imperative.
Our consultation services under Inclusion By DesignTM enable organizations to design-think Inclusion and amplify the impact of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion). As your DEI Strategic Business Partner, our result-oriented and resourceful consulting team, partners with you to build an Inclusive culture and curate a bespoke DEI roadmap and strategy based on the company’s priorities, current best practices and global standards and benchmarks.
Amplifying a Culture of Inclusion for Organizational Excellence, moving the needle on DEI in Asia pacific. Our seminar series offer knowledge sharing and thought-leadership for inclusive shared discovery by seasoned DEI Speakers from around the globe.
Ace Inclusion seminar: March 2022
We partner with you to enable the development and implementation of DEI strategy or tailor the global DEI strategy to the region, driving the key pillars of the global strategy into relevant initiatives at the local or regional level
We curate training and facilitation solutions contextualized to specific needs identified. We guarantee an exclusive experience and value-addition to our clients, anchored on collaboration with our esteemed Partners and Associates.
Some of the topics we facilitate:
The ACE Inclusion Model uses IBM Design Thinking tools to enable organizations to create an Inclusive Workplace Culture. It is a unique approach that REFRAMES Inclusion as Human-centered Innovation. This model sits at an intersection of Design Thinking and a Coaching Mindset
Coaching Mindset
Focuses on expanding Awareness and exploring different perspectives and possibilities, leading to developing an understanding or Cognizance of the issue. This triggers accountability and a will to act, enabling Execution and action towards sustainable transformation.
IBM Design-Thinking
Puts the user needs first. The model is aimed at attaining a complete understanding of and empathy for the user needs.
The two models complement each other as they are rooted in empathy, curiosity, active listening, deep understanding, with people and their multivariate diversity, needs, aspirations at the core.
Life by Design is honoured to partner with IBM to bring you ACE Inclusion Seminars to amplify Inclusion and move the needle for DEI in Asia pacific.
IBM is a global leader at a very mature stage of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, keen to share their DEI best practices and experiences to support and enable organizations in their DEI journey.
Reframing Inclusion as a Human-centred Innovation
Inclusion By DesignTM Diversity Equity Inclusion Program for Practitioners in Asia, offers a unique approach to Inclusion - a systemic approach coupled with mindset and behavioural shift with a focus on people’s needs, aspirations, deep-diversity and sense of purpose at its core.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Program for Practitioners in Asia is a 8 week online program that will equip participants with an in-depth understanding of DEI, increased personal awareness & commitment and Inclusive Leadership Skills to foster sustainable inclusion.
Objectives
Program Outline
Setting the Foundation
Week 1: Basics of DEI
Week 2: Building a Business case
Systemic Approach
Week 3: DEI Strategy Framework
Week 4: Structuring DEI
Week 5: Measuring and Communicating
Bold Action
Week 6: Tackling Barriers to Inclusion
Week 7: Inclusive Leadership Skills
Week 8: Capstone Presentation and Graduation
Tackling Unconscious Bias - a Bespoke Masterclass for Leaders
A masterclass intended to raise awareness about the negative impact of unconscious bias in the workplace. Our unique methodology that sits at the intersection of of Coaching Mindset and Design Thinking will enable you to be able to recognize and take sustainable action to tackle unconscious bias at an individual and organization level.
The paradox of bias is that those who think they are not biased exhibit the most bias and when people think they are objective and unbiased, they stop monitoring their own behaviour That is where the danger lies!
- Taruna Aggarwal
Objectives
Masterclass Outline