Business Breakfast: Reframing Inclusion with Nick Basannavar

Reframing inclusion: morals, civility, and the misrepresentation of DEI with Nick Basannavar

In recent months and years, DEI has been increasingly and dangerously reduced in political and corporate discourse, and often misrepresented through divisive rhetoric around ‘diversity hires.’ Many global organisations have scaled back or completely wiped their DEI activities.

This session helps participants to step back to first principles and reframe inclusion as what it actually is: an essential foundation for a strong, effective culture, rooted in moral good, civility, and respect.

The session will include some short opportunities for small-group discussion and reflection.

About Nick Basannavar

Over the past 15 years, Nick has led organizational development programs in a variety of sectors, including world-leading multinationals, FTSE100s, SMEs, public organizations, startups, and charities. Nick is also an active social and cultural historian and published author and co-author. He has also written numerous articles for trade magazines, academic journals, and other platforms. He holds a PhD from the University of London, Birkbeck, where he taught History and served as an Honorary Fellow.

He has held senior management roles at Deloitte and Included, a global impact-led DEI consultancy. He also serves on several educational and advocacy boards.

Accessibility / Requirements

Please let us know if you have any accessibility or dietary requirements. Coffee, tea and pastries will be provided.

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