The Communication Practice

We’re a drama-based training company specialising in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) in the workplace. We help organisations build inclusive cultures that allow everyone to reach their full potential. Or, to put it another way, we build belonging. Easy to say, less easy to show. Unless you are a drama-based DEIB training company with a studio, actor coaches, and a brilliant production team. Take a look at our new video. And if you want to talk to us about how we can help your organisation build belonging, get in touch! https://lnkd.in/eTZu3zkx #inclusion #equity #diversity #belonging #deib #deib #edi #inclusiveworkplace #inclusionanddiversity #inclusiveculture #inclusiveleadership

We look forward to celebrating #BuildingInclusion, the work, and the book tomorrow. Written by Marsha Ramroop FRSA FIEDP, Building Inclusion - The Book is a practical, thoughtful, and inspiring guide to building #EDI in the architecture and built environment sectors. Marsha and Unheard Voice, we salute you! 🖖🏿

“Happy birthday to us, happy birthday to us …” 🎶 It’s been three years since Antony Quinn and Syrus Lowe set up The Communication Practice to begin their mission of building belonging in workplaces everywhere. 🎉 Let there be cake! 🎂 #EDI #dramabasedtraining #DEIB #inclusionmatters #impactmatters #WeBuildBelonging https://lnkd.in/e2MBWFnZ

Kicking off #BlackHistoryMonth by attending the iCAN: The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network event last night was a truly inspiring experience. Hosted by our friends at BMS Group and supported by sponsors Markel, CNA Insurance, The Hartford and Tokio Marine Group, the event was a perfect reminder of why our work in #Equity, #Diversity, #Inclusion and #Belonging is so important. David Olusoga's powerful storytelling, introduced with Ian Gormley's trademark warmth and thoughtfulness, brought to light Britain's rich but often overlooked diverse heritage. He masterfully navigated the two sides of black history—the achievements worth celebrating and the deliberately created racial myths that still affect us today. Attendees left with a renewed sense of purpose, inspired to create real change. David O. shared, "What has been constructed can be deconstructed, but it's a job of work. It will take years to recognise these stories and trajectories still exist. To be free of these, we must first recognise them, then demolish them.” In response to those who continue to hold onto these myths, he poignantly remarked, "They clearly haven't met many young people. A generation of people have emerged who recognise that not all history is celebratory and are committed to uncovering the whole truth, even the uncomfortable parts." This event is a powerful reminder of the work we still need to do — and the collective commitment to get it done. We’re in, are you? A huge thank you to Louisa Erwin, Echaunti Swan, Sean tibby, and everyone else involved in organising this insightful and impactful evening. We move forward together, stronger, and more determined than ever to make a difference. #EDI #BlackHistory #Community #Progress #WeBuildBelonging

As #NationalInclusionWeek draws to a close, we wanted to share this golden oldie from Accenture. Good content does not date. It appeals to the intended audience's heart, as well as their head, and moves them to take affirmative action in some way. ❤️ 🧕🏿 🏃🏿♀️ What will you do today to foster inclusion? Go on, be the one, join the conversation ⬇ #ImpactMatters #Inclusion #EDI #DEIB #Belonging https://lnkd.in/erhbZmrv

It's #NationalInclusionWeek, and this year's theme is #ImpactMatters, so we will be celebrating people and resources within the #DEIB community who are making an impact. Here's something that will amplify the impact of #DEIB within the built environment sector, Building Inclusion - The Book, by Marsha Ramroop FRSA FIEDP. Marsha is a true innovator in this space. Along with her colleagues at Unheard Voice, she is doing truly transformative work using cultural intelligence to deliver #EDI goals. In fact, we're so impressed by this approach and this book that we're proud to announce our sponsorship of the London book launch event next month. Watch this space ...

We welcome the BBC's announcement of new diversity targets and the associated research from The Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity at Birmingham City University. 🙌🏿 🙌🏾 🙌🏽 🙌🏼 🙌🏻 🙌 New creative diversity commitments include raising representation targets for TV production teams across ethnicity, disability, and socio-economic diversity from 20% to 25% across all production roles. Productions will be asked to outline plans to deliver on this target using the BBC's Inclusive Production Principles (link in comments). #EDI #DEI #DEIB #InclusiveProduction https://lnkd.in/ehHjnsUQ

🙌🏿 Thank you, theHRDIRECTOR, and Paul Sesay, founder of Inclusive Companies, for this helpful guide on how to support employees during times of racial unrest. Reading it could be the most helpful three minutes of today. #LetsBuildBelonging #AllyshipInAction #inclusivecommunications

🗓 Today is #InternationalAllyshipDay, but each of us can use whatever power, position, or privilege we have to lift up others every day. 👉🏿 Let's start by sharing #AllyshipInAction stories about, and tips from, people who are #buildingbelonging. 🙏🏿 Thank you, Kolarele Sonaike, for spotlighting this communicator of the week and explaining why his message about immigration and racism hits home. #LetsBuildBelonging #inclusion #inclusivecommunication #communicationskills

📣 Shout out to Hayley Bennett for sharing these helpful tips on holding courageous conversations. 🔗 Click on the comments in Hayley's original post for a link to a more in-depth guide on what to say, do, and avoid for each point. ⛑ To help build belonging, share both wide and far! #LetsBuildBelonging #AllyshipInAction