Diverse Matters Limited

Welcome to Diverse Matters

You know, it really ‘Matters’ – Diversity at the heart of an organisation has major benefits for business effectiveness and growth – increased productivity and job satisfaction - reduced absenteeism and lower staff turnover and an expanding market profile as customers and service users increasingly vote with their feet!

Diverse Matters Limited combines innovation in People development with creativity in Equality & Diversity training and consulting leading to change:

  • in the way people think and behave
  • Realising talent and potential
  • For inclusive services, and;
  • And better quality lives.

We offer Active learning that builds confidence and skills supporting your business priorities. With a growing reputation for innovative training and development solutions we place Diversity at the heart of everything we do from developing managers in conflict resolution to the diversity confidence of frontline customer service staff, you are guaranteed events that change the way people think and behave.

See our highly successful development events below or contact us for a discussion about your specific needs.

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Occasionally, we all need that bit of extra help, that professional external perspective, or perhaps some fresh ideas for problem solving. When you do, you’ll be looking for a consultancy partner who will quickly relate to your team and service cultures, can offer strategic vision and give practical solutions that are realistic, pragmatic and cost-effective. We can work with you to make things happen and deliver your results in a timely way, enabling success through your organisational development and improvement journey.

Contact us today for a discussion about your business needs.

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Companies and organisations are increasingly turning to coaching services to release the potential of their people and improve business performance. The Diverse Matters team are highly experienced coaches working with individuals to assist them in focusing on key goals for performance improvement, personal development, business change, career development and specific problem solving. Our diverse backgrounds and professional experience ensures our coaching adds significant value. We are confident about our ability to help you develop and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Contact us today to discuss your improvement needs and goals.

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Structures and systems don’t deliver performance – People do. Our “Diverse” Programmes will support your improvement journey.

As Human Resources and Diversity specialists we provide practical solutions that deliver ‘change for good.’

Adding Value

  • Not just training courses – we enable you to improve lives
  • An innovative and creative approach that pushes the boundaries of best practice
  • A knowledgeable, experienced and dedicated team of trainers and consultants
  • Learning experiences that challenge, support, refresh and revitalise
  • Practical tools and strategies that enable you to achieve lasting change
  • Oriented to action that delivers results
  • Do you have the courage to experiment and do things differently? Because we do!

News & Views

THINK POSITIVE

A creative approach to Empowering Disabled People into work and how disabled job seekers can turn their disability into an asset rather than a liability.

Too often employers will view disabled people in a negative way and may exclude them from their workforce.  This article draws attention to the potential business benefits these employers are losing.  An enlightened employer engages a proactive and inclusive approach to disabled people in their workforce.  See the article here 

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17 April 2012

"INSIGHTFUL, PAGMATIC & PRACTICAL"

The views of a recent client following a short programme of Management/career development coaching

"Simon provided a programme of coaching support at a time I was looking to develop in my role and explore career options for the future. He has helped me to clarify my direction offering suggestions and learning that were insightful, pragmatic and practical, thank you."

 Janet Doyle

Office Manager, Spindleberry Inns

 

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20 March 2009

1000 Confident employees so far!

Some 1000 Nottingham City Council staff have now attended Diverse Matters 90 minute Disability is... workshop and have provided some exceptional feedback - see the 'participant feedback' section on this site

Nottingham City Council engaged Diverse Matters Ltd. to deliver 90 minute programmes for managers and employees. With a practical focus on the Social Model of disability these events strike a balance of challenge and support and give staff the confidence and strategies they need to improve service delivery and team working.

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08 October 2008

2 days and 129 Middlesbrough Council employees trained.

Over 2 days we trained 129 Middlesbrough Council employees. See what they had to say about the Disability is... events. Follow the link below.

For Middlesbrough's short evaluation report - Clck here

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01 September 2008

Real World Group engages Simon Cox as a Leadership Coaching Partner

Simon has been selected by Real World Group as a consultant coaching partner. RWG offers a unique blend of leadership research, development and cultural transformation.

Real World Group Chief Executive Prof. Beverly Alimo-Metcalf advocates that effective engagement by leaders supports business outcomes. At Diverse Matters we facilitate stakeholder engagement in a proactive and innovative way to deliver business improvements.  We are delighted that Real World Group recognises the value of our strong diversity perspective in our leadership coaching support.

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08 October 2008

Fr3e Guidance & Advice