The Inclusion Imperative
THE INCLUSION IMPERATIVE
Pronouns: He/Him
The Inclusion Imperative is an independent consultancy practice which works with (primarily corporate and institutional) clients to create more effective, productive and robust workplaces, leaders and cultures. Founded by Geffrye Parsons (“Geff”) with the stated ambition of “making the world a more inclusive place, one organisation at a time”, it provides consulting / advisory, professional development / training, and keynote speaking services, all oriented around business transformation and leadership development through inclusion, psychological safety and change agency. Based in Canada and the UK, The Inclusion Imperative is certified as a Diverse Supplier by Canada’s LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC).
What really sets the organisation apart, in terms of its capabilities and quality of delivery, is Geff’s 35-year prior career experience as a client-facing executive with international financial and professional services organisations. This experience allows him to go beyond mere theory and bring a practical, real-world perspective to his work. It also stresses the importance both of aligning inclusion initiatives with strategic business priorities, and of translating theory into practice for those in executive and leadership roles.
VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON SERVICES
Description: The Inclusion Imperative offers a range of services designed to drive impact and foster inclusion. These include consulting, such as advisory services; keynote speaking, which additionally encompasses moderating, panel discussions, and interviews; training and professional development, delivered through workshops and other formats; and mentoring, which provides personalized guidance and support.
Access: Services are available in-person or virtually, with availability in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and London, UK
Price: Contact for pricing.
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British but now living in Canada with his Canadian husband, Geff is known as “The Inclusion Changemaker”. He is a respected DE&I-related thought leader, whose work driving practical workplace inclusion has been recognised by multiple platforms, including The Financial Times, The Guardian, Yahoo Finance, Stonewall, the British LGBT Awards and the PinkNews Awards. Additionally, Geff holds several fractional Board-level roles with charities and non-profit associations dedicated to improving rights and inclusion globally, in and beyond the workplace. These include Open for Business and VODA, the LGBTQ+ mental wellbeing app. He is also formally designated as a ‘Top Voice’ on LinkedIn for each of Leadership, Culture Change and Executive Management.
