{"id":200121,"date":"2025-09-09T13:14:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T12:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk\/?page_id=200121"},"modified":"2025-09-30T14:08:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T13:08:30","slug":"influencing-for-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk\/membership\/all-events\/influencing-for-inclusion\/","title":{"rendered":"Thought Leadership: Influencing for inclusion – Learn how to influence stakeholders to support inclusion work"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Influencing for inclusion: Learn how to influence stakeholders to support inclusion<\/h1>\n

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Turn stakeholder resistance into championship and drive meaningful EDI change across your organisation<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Wednesday 1st October 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Online webinar<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Why this webinar matters now<\/h2>\n

Inclusion work often stalls not because of poor strategy, but because of insufficient stakeholder buy-in. Whether you’re an experienced inclusion leader or just starting your EDI journey, learning to influence decision-makers effectively is critical to creating lasting organisational change.<\/p>\n

Join Principal Consultant Addison Barnett (he\/him) for this essential session that will transform how you approach stakeholder engagement and accelerate your inclusion impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Build compelling business cases that resonate<\/h3>\n

Craft arguments that speak directly to stakeholder priorities and concerns.<\/p>\n

Present EDI initiatives using language that drives decision-maker action.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Navigate resistance with confidence<\/h3>\n

Identify common objections before they arise and prepare effective responses.<\/p>\n

Transform sceptical voices into inclusion advocates through strategic influence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Create unstoppable momentum<\/h3>\n

Develop coalition-building techniques that amplify your influence.<\/p>\n

Establish systems that maintain stakeholder engagement long-term.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Measure and communicate your impact<\/h3>\n

Use data storytelling to demonstrate inclusion ROI to leadership.<\/p>\n

Build credibility through evidence-based progress reporting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Your expert host<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Addison Barnett (he\/him), Principal Consultant<\/h2>\n

Addison brings extensive experience in organisational transformation and stakeholder engagement to this session. As a Principal Consultant at Inclusive Employers, he has guided numerous organisations through complex EDI initiatives, helping leaders at all levels understand and champion inclusion work.<\/p>\n

His practical approach combines research-backed strategies with real-world application, ensuring you leave with tools you can implement immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Who should attend<\/h2>\n

This webinar is designed for professionals at beginner to intermediate level, including:<\/p>\n

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  • Human Resources Directors and Chief People Officers<\/li>\n
  • Inclusion and diversity leaders<\/li>\n
  • Human resources professionals<\/li>\n
  • Employee Resource Group leads<\/li>\n
  • Inclusion advocates and allies<\/li>\n
  • Anyone responsible for driving EDI initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Register for free now<\/h2>\n

    Don’t leave your organisation’s compliance to chance. Access this crucial update and ensure you’re prepared for the legal changes that are reshaping inclusion practice in 2025 and beyond.<\/p>\n

    Spaces are limited <\/strong>– secure your place today to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n