National Centre for Diversity Launches Executive Leadership Programme
Diversity isn’t just an ideal; it’s a driver of business success. At the launch of the National Centre for Diversity’s Masters in Diversity executive leadership programme, business leaders explored how fostering inclusion can enhance profitability, widen talent pools, and strengthen community connections. Insights from industry experts and research like McKinsey’s Delivering through Diversity report revealed how prioritising equality leads to measurable benefits. With innovative tools like Diversi-theatre, the Centre empowers businesses to make diversity a cornerstone of their strategy and operations.
Why embedding social justice is not optional
In today’s competitive, tech-driven world, the principles of social justice and FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement) are more essential than ever. Graham Hasting-Evans, Managing Director of NOCN Group, argues that embedding these values in organisational culture boosts productivity, customer loyalty, and reputation. While NOCN integrates social justice into its operations, it calls on the government to enforce these principles universally, ensuring that education and training sectors truly foster equity and opportunity. Social justice isn’t just ethical—it’s a driver of economic and personal growth, crucial for bridging the skills gap and empowering the disadvantaged.
Masters in Diversity: taking my organisation to infinity and beyond
It’s been almost a year since NEWTEC became the first UK organisation to embark on the National Centre for Diversity’s Masters in Diversity leadership programme, so we thought it would be a fantastic opportunity to catch up with Pat Edwards, CEO of NEWTEC, and find out about his experience of the journey so far: Firstly […]
Grand Awards 2018 – Best night out in 30 years
A message from the CEO of the National Centre for Diversity: What an event our Grand Awards ceremony was! Now I do admit that when I hit middle age I was no longer the party animal that I once was as a student, and those nights out I did indulge in reduced even further when […]
The FREDIE’s. What a fantastic night!
The National Centre for Diversity held their prestigious, third annual Grand Awards event last night (Thursday 18th January 2018) at the Hotel Ibis, Earls Court in London. The event was an exhilarating and emotional night of celebration, attended by some of the country’s best people and organisations in relation to Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, […]
The FREDIE’s: NCFD’s Diversity Oscars
The National Centre for Diversity (NCFD) will be holding its prestigious annual Grand Awards event at the Hotel Ibis, Earl’s Court, London on the 18th January 2018. The event promises to be a glittering and emotional night of celebration – recognising the sheer hard work of people that work in the country’s best companies in […]
Blaming Political Correctness Has Gone Mad
NB: This article is a personal opinion and does not necessarily reflect the views of the National Centre for Diversity. What do all these men have in common? – Kevin Spacey, Harvey Weinstein, Jimmy Saville, Rolf Harris, John Travolta, Stuart Hall, Gary Glitter, Jonathon King, Max Clifford, Donald Trump, Al Frankel and Roy Moore. It’s […]
What is and what is not sexual harassment?
We are still in the midst of a furore about sexual harassment. It shows no sign of slowing and it’s pretty clear that some men in positions of power and authority have been forcing themselves on both men and women. The allegations made against the likes of Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey, though not proven, […]
NCFD Grand Awards 2018 Judging Panel Announced
The National Centre for Diversity (NCFD) is thrilled to announce that the judging panel for our third annual Grand Awards has been officially appointed. This year’s judging panel brings together Chris Green, Former Regional Managing Director at Johnston Press; Dawn O’Keefe, Managing Director at Shine; Julia Richards, Commercial Director EMEA at Cognition Education; Khalida Hussain, […]