The Inclusion Imperative
THE INCLUSION IMPERATIVE
Pronouns: He/Him
The Inclusion Imperative, founded by Geffrye Parsons ("Geff"), is an independent organisation delivering DE&I-related consulting, speaking, training and professional development services to (primarily corporate and institutional) clients. Based in the UK and Canada, it is certified as a Diverse Supplier by Canada’s LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC). Its mission is “making the world a more inclusive place, one organisation at a time” – by building leadership capabilities and harnessing the power of inclusion as a key strategy for wellbeing, organisational and individual learning, and superior business outcomes. What really sets it apart is Geff’s 35-year experience as a FRONT office executive with international financial and professional services organisations, enabling him to go beyond mere theory and bring a practical, real-world perspective to his work.
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.
