Inclusive Cultures

Developing inclusive leadership practice

Inclusive Cultures is a six-month disabled-led professional development programme designed for cultural leaders seeking to take steps towards systemic change. This learning opportunity is for individuals who are ready to deepen and broaden their competence and give them the courage to contribute to inclusive culture making and disability justice. The programme draws on Inclusive Leadership theories and practice, and the lived experiences of D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people/communities, and uses coaching techniques to inform both thinking and action.

Programme Details

Inclusive Cultures Includes:

The programme consists of four morning seminars exploring the following topics:

• The latest research on shaping fearless, psychologically safe, and caring practices for individuals, organisations, and projects.
• The Social Model as a tool, the colonial roots in ableism, the experience of disablism and the implications of these things.
• Spaces, places, and intersectional perspectives, including hierarchies of need, power dynamics, and sharing, caring, and distribution of power.
• Solutions presented by our leaders, shaping a dynamic and inclusive leadership framework for the future.

Additionally, the programme includes four afternoon small-group action learning/coaching sessions, where participants engage with a coach to delve into the seminar content, employ action learning methodologies, explore solutions collectively, and activate their learning effectively.

Why choose inclusive cultures?

Led by six disabled professional artists and coaches, this programme combines Inclusive Leadership theories with the lived experiences of D/deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent individuals and communities. It consists of four morning seminars exploring cutting-edge research and solutions for shaping inclusive leadership practices, followed by four afternoon small group action learning/coaching sessions to activate learning.

How to apply?

To apply, check the eligibility criteria and your availability for the programme’s dates. Submit your application by scrolling to the bottom of this page and clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button (this is only visible when applications are open).

You can also apply in writing, BSL/video or via an audio file – just contact us at courses@cloreleadership.org

The deadline for applications is Monday 29th April, 9am.

The application questions are:

1. How would you describe the work you are currently doing to achieve inclusive cultures for yourself, your project(s), organisation or company?
2. What barriers or challenges have you discovered in this work what what have you tried so far?
3. What would you like to think about and work on during your time on the programme?

We will let you know if your application has been successful by late May 2024.

Eligibility