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Approach

Values & Standards

We suspect, like us, you have high expectations of a service that offers quality and value for money. For this reason we ensure our Core Values and standards underpin everything we do. We are a business with strong social and ethical values and aim to directly and indirectly influence 'change for good.'

In giving your people the Fr3edom they need to achieve their potential we will:

  • Enable Confidence, skills & learning
  • Empower Opportunity, choice & control
  • Enrich Working, family & community lives

Integrity

We know you are committed to improvement. We will help you on this journey in the most efficient and effective way. We will take the time to understand your needs and work in partnership with you to fully realise them

Accessible

Everything we do is inclusive, promotes equality and focused on practical results. This means removing barriers and enabling opportunity; designing services that allows people to participate; how to meaningfully involve service users, or, getting the procedure right to recruit staff equitably. We also, always give honest feedback to clients, free of jargon.

Passionate

We're driven by the belief that our enthusiasm, expertise and resourcefulness can break down barriers and promote excellence. Much more than commitment and intent, we're passionate about achieving results through action. It's the manner in which we apply our skills in a dynamic way that makes the difference for organisational behaviour and improvement.

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