Diversity Dialogues Program

Foster respectful conversations that build understanding, reduce bias, and create inclusive workplaces. This program equips teams and leaders with the skills and confidence to engage in meaningful dialogue on diversity.

Why We do

Why Diversity Dialogues Matter

Many workplaces struggle to address sensitive topics like race, gender, identity, and equity. Without the ability to talk openly, misunderstandings grow, exclusion persists, and trust erodes. Diversity Dialogues provide structured, guided conversations that allow teams to share perspectives, challenge assumptions, and deepen empathy. Training builds confidence to approach difficult topics constructively and ensures dialogue leads to learning, connection, and positive change.

Break Down Barriers

Dialogue breaks stereotypes, reduces misunderstandings, and moves people from assumptions to understanding.

Foster Belonging

When voices are heard respectfully, individuals feel included and valued — strengthening team cohesion and morale.

Challenge Bias Safely

Structured conversation techniques create safe spaces to surface and question bias without blame.

Boost Collaboration

Open exchange of diverse viewpoints fuels creativity, problem-solving, and more inclusive decision-making.

Protect Reputation

Organisations that embrace dialogue show leadership in inclusion and avoid the damage of ignoring difficult issues.

Enable Lasting Change

Ongoing conversations are the foundation for cultural shifts that translate into equitable policies and practices.

Why choose us

Learning That’s Engaging, Practical, and Transformative

Our Diversity Dialogues Program blends skilled facilitation with practical conversation tools. Participants practise real scenarios, learn facilitation techniques, and develop habits that make constructive dialogue part of everyday life at work.

Expert Facilitators

Facilitators trained in dialogue methods, mediation and inclusion bring nuance, neutrality, and practical coaching to sessions.

Practical & Relevant

Workshops focus on workplace situations and communication patterns so participants leave ready to use techniques day one.

Flexible Delivery

Delivered live online, in-person, or via blended formats to suit organisational needs while preserving interactive depth.

Tailored Support

We customise sessions to reflect your culture, values, and real workplace scenarios for maximum relevance.

Recognized Certification

Participants receive a certificate of completion that signals organisational commitment to inclusive communication.

Ongoing Resources

Follow-up guides, facilitator notes, and refreshers help teams sustain constructive dialogue beyond training.

For who?

Who Is This Training For?

This program is ideal for anyone who wants to facilitate or participate in respectful, productive conversations about difference — from individual contributors to senior leaders.

Public Sector Teams

Agencies, schools and health services seeking stronger community engagement and internal cohesion through honest conversation.

HR & DEI Professionals

Professionals responsible for building inclusive cultures, employee engagement and conflict-sensitive practices.

Corporate Leaders

Organisations aiming to boost innovation and employee engagement by normalising open discussion of diversity and inclusion.

Community Leaders

Boards, program leads and volunteers who need structured approaches to dialogue in diverse community settings.

Learning

Building Skills to Hold Constructive Conversations About Difference

This program is structured around six learning modules that combine facilitation techniques, reflective practice, and applied exercises to strengthen conversational confidence and impact.

1 Foundations of Dialogue

2 Listening & Inquiry Skills

3 Navigating Tension & Conflict

4 Inclusive Facilitation Techniques

5 Turning Dialogue into Action

6 Practice & Guided Reflection

Training Formats

Flexible Training Formats Designed Around Your Organisation

We provide accessible formats designed to balance practicality and depth, suitable for single workshops or multi-session programmes.

Online Interactive Workshop

Live, facilitated sessions with breakout practice, guided reflection and facilitator-led debriefs to build confidence remotely.

Self-Paced
E-Learning

Modular courses with video demonstrations, reflective exercises and downloadable facilitator guides for on-demand learning.

Onsite Team Training

In-person workshops and practice labs tailored to your teams, with immersive facilitation and direct application to priorities.

Our Experience

Trusted by Leaders Across Sectors

We’ve helped a wide range of organisations—from grassroots community groups to global institutions—develop inclusive strategies that are clear, actionable, and deeply human.

Whether you’re in education, the arts, health, tech, local government, or the private sector, we meet you with curiosity and rigour—bringing years of experience in helping teams unlock their full potential through equity. Our approach is not just about compliance. It’s about co-creating cultures where people thrive.

Testimonial

Client Feedback & Reviews

Discover how our clients are creating lasting change and what they’re saying about the experience.

Feedback from colleagues was extremely positive and they very much liked the delivery style. Quite a few were anxious prior the session as their previous experience of EDI learning has not been positive, but they felt rejuvenated and ready to return to their work places with a clear understanding of the differences between equality and equity and feel more confident in challenging some of the practices within their establishments.

Francis N’Jie Service Manager, Adel Beck Secure Children’s Home

We recently had the pleasure of Ayo Barley delivering an insightful guest speaker session for employees at Siemens Healthineers. Ayo’s engaging and thought-provoking presentation on cultural humility made the session both enjoyable and educational. Those who attended walked away with a deeper understanding of our cultural lenses and how to foster greater cultural inclusivity both professionally and personally. Thank you, Ayo!

Grania Heal Country Head, Ireland, Siemens Healthineers

It’s a pleasure to work with Ayo. A strategic thinker with an inspiring leadership style that creates transformational change. Ayo supported the design, delivery and evaluation of our leadership and career development programme for minoritised ethnic colleagues. The impact has been life changing for all those involved, and Ayo’s contributions were invaluable to the programme success. On top of that, she also keeps you super organised! Needless to say, we’ve hooked up with Ayo again to run the programme again!

Harriet Tyler People Engagement Partner, People Team, University of Central Lancashire

Ayo worked with us to deliver training for our members on how they might increase the diversity of people they involve. She was a real pleasure to work with – she responded to our brief and made changes to her plans following discussions with us. The training she delivered was great and really hit the spot. And it was delivered in a clear, authoritative and non-threatening way. I would definitely look to work with Ayo again

Bec Hanley (she/her) For the Shared Learning Group on Involvement

Ayo is one of the most insightful and knowledgeable professionals I have had the privilege of working with. Would absolutely go as far as to say her insights on community, race equality and networking are essential listening.

Karishma Asher Race Equality Officer, University of Liverpool

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Move Forward With Confidence

Stop avoiding the conversations that matter. Equip your organisation with the tools and confidence to hold inclusive, productive dialogue that drives understanding, reduces bias, and supports long-term cultural change.