Inclusion Theatre

What’s the biggest threat to an Inclusion Culture in the workplace? It has stopped workers from: • Sharing a different version of the truth • Taking on a stretch assignments • Clarifying misunderstandings • Disagreeing with decisions • Speaking up for others • Volunteering to help • Calling out risks The greatest threat to a thriving workplace culture? Not feeling safe. We’re not talking about physical safety (though that’s vital). This is about psychological safety—where workers feel safe to take risks and express themselves without fear of negative consequences. Yet, all too often, we instinctively avoid discomfort for the sake of harmony by: • Looking the other way • Keeping thoughts to ourselves • Sticking to what (or who) we know • Standing firmly in the middle to avoid rocking the boat The worst part? These actions are like frostbite nipping away at psychological safety, and preventing your Inclusion Culture from blooming. = = = This is where Inclusion Theatre comes in. Our experiential theatre programme embraces the discomfort needed to explore Inclusion Culture deeply—but in a safe, immersive environment. Through professional actors, you’ll experience scenes that challenge your comfort zone. Maybe you’ll shift in your seat or nervously laugh. But with our expert facilitators, you’ll unpack these moments—examining beliefs, biases, and perspectives—all in a low-stakes, high-impact way. The result? You’ll leave with fresh insights to bring back to your workplace, expanding a culture where people feel they belong. If you’d like to bring Inclusion Theatre to your organisation, let’s start the conversation by contacting Orla@careervision.ie #InclusionTheatre #Inclusion #KennedyInsights #CareerVision #TheatreAtWork

To operationalise inclusivity, we need both transactional and transformative approaches. Building a culture of inclusivity requires more than a single approach. It demands both transactional and transformative change. ⭐️ Transactional change lays the groundwork: • Updating organisational values. • Revising HR policies. • Embedding inclusivity in performance management and job competencies. While essential, these steps alone aren’t enough. They are the starting point, not the destination. ⭐️ Transformative change is where the heart of inclusion lies: • Removing the armour, allowing curiosity to take root. • Hearing each other’s stories and forging genuine connections. • Engaging in introspection to shift deeply held perspectives. This is where inclusion moves beyond processes into real, meaningful connection. Sustainable change happens when data meets stories—when transactional frameworks are paired with transformative experiences. = = = Inclusion Theatre bridges this gap. Our immersive approach moves beyond the transactional into the transformative. Through live theatre, we bring workplace dynamics to life, sparking moments of deep reflection and connection. This isn’t about checklists or metrics—it’s about creating spaces where real change begins. Our hope? That leaders see the power of embracing both approaches to truly weave inclusivity into the fabric of their organisation. If you’re ready to explore Inclusion Theatre for your organisation, let’s start the conversation by contacting Orla@careervision.ie #InclusionTheatre #Inclusion #KennedyInsights #CareerVision #TheatreAtWork

Why does Inclusion Culture often feel within reach yet remain elusive? On the surface, it seems achievable. There’s no shortage of resources, trainings, and checklists explaining what inclusion is—or isn’t. But true Inclusion Culture doesn’t live in the employee handbook. It’s felt by the people. ⭐️ Inclusion looks like: Making room for a colleague at the conference table instead of leaving them tucked in the back. ⭐️ Inclusion sounds like: Pausing meeting chatter so a thoughtful, methodical colleague can share their idea. ⭐️ Inclusion feels like: Seeing apprehension transform into a flicker of a smile when a contrarian idea is explored instead of dismissed. = = = This is where Inclusion Theatre steps in. Our groundbreaking approach creates a space where organisation leaders can explore how inclusion truly looks, sounds, and feels. Through live performances, we bring workplace dynamics to life, illustrating the subtle and often unseen ways inclusion and exclusion unfold. Guided by expert facilitators, we’ll explore how everyday behaviors shape connection and belonging, and the role we each play in creating inclusive spaces. As a leader, you’ll get to truly see and understand another’s world, empowering you to lead inclusively by example. If you’d like to bring Inclusion Theatre to your organisation, let’s start the conversation by contacting Orla@careervision.ie #InclusionTheatre #Inclusion #KennedyInsights #CareerVision #TheatreAtWork

Inclusion is like learning to drive—you can’t master it with theory alone. Think about learning to drive. You can study driver theory all you want, but you only develop real skills by getting behind the wheel. You learn when to speed up or slow down; how to signal when changing lanes; and how to respect others—drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Through practice, the experience of driving envelops you. New habits form, and driving becomes less daunting. Traditional inclusion training is a lot like driver theory. You learn about unconscious bias, allyship, active bystanding, and inclusive leadership. But to get into the "driver’s seat" of inclusion, you need real-world experiences, like: • Willingly learn pronouncing a colleague’s name correctly. • Checking assumptions about someone’s competence based on their race, gender, or accent. Just like learning to drive, Inclusive leadership requires a safe environment where mistakes lead to growth—not harm. = = = Introducing ⭐️ Inclusion Theatre ⭐️, a groundbreaking collaboration between CareerVision, Kennedy Insights, and Theatre at Work, this immersive programme takes inclusion beyond slideshows and workshops. Professional actors bring workplace dynamics to life, exploring the obvious and subtle ways exclusion can unfold. You’ll feel the discomfort, the tension, and the moments that make you pause. And then? With expert facilitators, you’ll unpack it all: • Observing your reactions. • Reflecting on your biases. • Gaining new perspectives. All in a safe space where the stakes are low, but the learning is profound. If you’d like to bring Inclusion Theatre to your organisation, let’s start the conversation by contacting Orla@careervision.ie

Why experiential theatre? What makes Inclusion Theatre so effective in understanding Inclusion Culture? Traditional workshops—slideshows, checklists, and discussions—have their place. But inclusion isn’t just a theory; it’s something to be felt, seen, and understood on a human level. That’s why we created Inclusion Theatre: an immersive, multi-part theatrical journey designed to transform how leaders explore Inclusion Culture in their organisation Here are three reasons why experiential theatre is so powerful: ⭐️ Multisensory Engagement: When we experience something with multiple senses, abstract concepts become tangible, leaving vivid and lasting impressions. ⭐️ Emotional Connection: Emotional responses spark empathy and understanding, motivating meaningful change in ways that logic alone can’t. ⭐️ Theory in Action: Seeing inclusion play out in live scenarios reveals its nuances and complexities, bridging the gap between theory and real-world application. Through this approach, Inclusion Theatre helps leaders explore beliefs, biases, and discover new perspectives—all in a safe space where the stakes are low but the learning runs deep. Come along as we reshape what inclusive workplaces can be. Stay tuned for more about our immersive live theatre approach. If you’d like to bring Inclusion Theatre to your organisation, let’s start the conversation by contacting Orla@careervision.ie #InclusionTheatre #Inclusion #KennedyInsights #CareerVision #TheatreAtWork

Echo chambers hold us back. Inclusion Theatre helps you practise listening for differences—key to building a truly inclusive workplace. Simple, powerful, transformative. #Inclusion #Leadership

Our brains love shortcuts. One of the easiest is sticking to what we’re already familiar with. Here’s how it works: When we hear something that matches what we already know, the brain signals, “I’ve got this,” and tunes out the rest. This shortcut leads to similarity bias. It’s easier to agree with someone who shares your opinion. But when a differing perspective arises, the brain feels challenged—and instinctively avoids the "danger." The result is an echo chamber where similar perspectives are amplified, and differences are silenced. To break free from this echo chamber, we must listen intentionally—for differences. It requires stepping into the unknown to explore perspectives that challenge, stretch, and inspire us. = = = The groundbreaking Inclusion Theatre provides a safe space to practise this. Through immersive theatre, you’ll experience what it truly means to listen for differences. Professional actors bring dynamic work scenes to life, sparking moments of insights through tension. Guided by expert facilitators, you’ll explore what listening for differences feels like, understand how it contributes to inclusion culture, and gain new perspectives to transform your workplace. If you’d like to bring Inclusion Theatre to your organisation, let’s start the conversation by contacting Orla Gennery. #InclusionTheatre #Inclusion #KennedyInsights #CareerVision #TheatreAtWork

Last Thursday at Thomond Park, we piloted ⭐️ Inclusion Theatre ⭐️ —a powerful combination of live theatre and thought-provoking exchanges designed to explore inclusion in a meaningful and human way. The live performances brought workplace dynamics to life, illustrating the subtle and often unseen ways inclusion and exclusion unfold. But the true impact of the day came from the engagement it inspired. Attendees left their emotional armour at the door, listened with open hearts, and leaned into the kind of honest, sometimes uncomfortable, conversations that drive real progress. These thought-provoking exchanges, sparked by the theatre, offered space to reflect, question, and share. Together, we explored: •How small, everyday behaviours shape connection and belonging. •The role we each play in creating inclusive spaces. •What it means to truly see and understand another’s perspective. As one participant shared: “Inclusion isn’t someone else’s job—it’s something we’re all responsible for.” Inclusion Theatre is for organisations ready to move beyond surface-level approaches, creating space for reflection, dialogue, and lasting change. We were thrilled with how the day unfolded and grateful for the openness and engagement of everyone in the room. If you’d like to bring Inclusion Theatre to your organisation, let’s start the conversation by contacting Orla@careervision.ie #InclusionTheatre #Inclusion #KennedyInsights #CareerVision #TheatreAtWork

Best of luck today to everyone involved with the launch of 🌟Inclusion Theatre 🌟 Kennedy Insights Ltd Theatre at Work Career Vision Elaine Gennery Orla Gennery Dr. Margaret Kennedy Matthew Hogan Drew Murphy , Eva Butler #innovation in #learninganddevelopment #leadership

As a leader, you felt like you’ve done all you could to create an Inclusion culture. You’ve read the reports, hired speakers, conducted listening sessions, implemented training, updated hiring policies, and the list goes on. But yet you can’t shake the nagging feeling that these changes are not “sticking” and true inclusion remains elusive. But why is that the case? Here's a perspective you might not have considered: What if our struggle with inclusion isn't a failure of effort or understanding, but rather a clash with our own human nature? Throughout human history, our survival depended on quick judgments about who belonged to our group and who didn't. This instinct served us well when we lived in small tribes, but in today's interconnected world, it's as outdated as our appendix (that wee bit of organ we don't need anymore), yet just as deeply embedded in our system. Traditional DEI initiatives often skip past this fundamental truth. They focus on policies and awareness without addressing the underlying patterns that pull us back to exclusion. It's like trying to redirect a river without understanding its current. This is where Inclusion Theatre takes a radical departure. We're not here to point fingers or lay blame. Instead, we’re creating an immersive space for leaders to explore and rewire these deep-seated patterns through immersive experiences. Think of it as a rehearsal stage for inclusion - a space where we can practise new ways of thinking and behaving, before taking them to the main stage of your organisation." === Join us as we reshape what inclusive workplaces can be with our new ⭐️ Inclusion Theatre ⭐️ programme. Inclusion Theatre is designed and run collaboratively by CareerVision, Kennedy Insights and Theatre at Work. #InclusionTheatre #Inclusion #RepresentationMatters