Leadership Development Program
We equip leaders with the skills, awareness, and confidence to lead inclusively. Our programmes turn learning into action—and action into lasting change.
Introduction
Why Inclusive Leadership Development Is Essential Today
In today’s rapidly evolving and diverse world, inclusive leadership is not a nice-to-have—it’s a necessity. Organisations must move beyond surface-level initiatives and equip their leaders with the mindset and skills to drive meaningful, systemic change.
At Bakare Barley, we believe leadership should reflect the values of equity, authenticity, and impact. Our programmes are designed to support underrepresented individuals—especially racially minoritised professionals—in breaking down barriers and stepping into their power. Through trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and co-designed learning experiences, we build the leadership capacity needed to transform workplace cultures from within.
This isn’t just leadership training—it’s leadership reimagined.
Why We do
What We Do & Why It Matters
At Bakare Barley, we believe EDI isn’t just training—it’s transformation. Our work is rooted in the belief that inclusive, equitable workplaces don’t happen by chance—they are built through intentional action, deep reflection, and courageous leadership. We’re here to help you do the real work of change, not just check a box.
We Centre Emotional Safety
We build trauma-informed learning environments where participants—especially those from marginalised groups—can show up authentically without fear of harm or dismissal.
We Design for Your Realities
Every session is custom-built around your organisation’s current needs, challenges, and readiness, ensuring the content resonates and drives real engagement.
We Embrace Discomfort as Growth
We guide participants through honest, sometimes uncomfortable conversations, because that’s where real insight and transformation begin.
We Challenge Systems
Our work goes beyond personal bias to address the policies, practices, and power structures that uphold inequality in the workplace.
We Use Story, Data, and Dialogue
By blending narrative, lived experience, and evidence, we help your team understand the ‘why’ behind inclusion—and the ‘how’ to move forward.
We Create Long-Term Impact
Our goal is sustainability. We equip your leaders and teams with the tools to continue advancing equity long after the session ends.
What We Offer
Tailored EDI Training That Drives Real Change
We deliver transformative, evidence-based training programmes designed to meet your team where they are—and move them forward with confidence. Whether you’re laying the groundwork or deepening existing equity practices, our offerings support growth at every level of your organisation.
Build a shared understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging—grounded in real-world examples and practical application.
Learn how to design fair, accessible hiring processes and recognise unconscious bias that can shape decision-making.
Explore how systems of power and privilege operate within the workplace—and what it takes to shift them.
Equip leaders with tools to build trust, encourage feedback, and create environments where everyone can thrive.
Understand the complexity of identity and how overlapping experiences impact team dynamics and employee well-being.
From executive retreats to industry-specific workshops, we co-create training tailored to your team’s goals, culture, and context.
HOW IT WORKS
Collaborative, Flexible, and Impact-Driven
We design and deliver EDI programmes that fit your organisation’s unique context. From discovery to delivery, our process ensures your team gets the tools, support, and space they need to grow.
Initial Discovery
We start with a deep dive into your goals, challenges, and context. This helps us understand where you are and what transformation could look like.
Bespoke Strategy
We co-create a learning journey that reflects your team’s readiness, industry, and values. Each session is built to be relevant, practical, and grounded in equity.
Interactive Delivery
Our sessions are engaging, safe, and reflective—encouraging participants to unlearn, challenge assumptions, and practise new behaviours in real time.
Lasting Integration
We help embed key insights into daily practices, policies, and leadership strategies. Ongoing support and reflection tools ensure long-term impact.
Our Experience
Decades of Insight, Grounded in Practice
With years of hands-on experience in equity, diversity, and inclusion, we’ve supported a wide range of organisations—from public institutions to private companies—in creating meaningful, systemic change. Our facilitators combine academic grounding, sector-specific knowledge, and lived experience to deliver training that resonates, transforms, and lasts.
Testimonial
Client Feedback & Reviews
Discover how our clients are creating lasting change and what they’re saying about the experience.
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What We Offer
Let’s Build a More Equitable Workplace — Together
This isn’t a checkbox. It’s a commitment. If you’re ready to move from performative to transformative, from surface-level to systemic, from confusion to clarity—we’re ready to partner with you. Our team brings a depth of lived experience, research, and facilitation excellence to help you not only imagine a better culture—but build it.