Diversity in a Divided World

Is diversity the key to resilience in a changing world?

In times of rapid economic, social, and geopolitical change, organisations everywhere are re-examining how they build strong, innovative, and sustainable workplaces. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are increasingly seen not simply as values, but as drivers of performance, trust, and long-term success.

At the same time, approaches to DEI are evolving across sectors and regions. What works? What creates lasting impact? And how can organisations respond constructively to shifting expectations?

We warmly invite you to join us for a roundtable conversation with the authors of the forthcoming book Crash or Bounce – Diversity in a

Divided World. This collection of essays brings together international perspectives on how organisations and societies can navigate difference with confidence and purpose.

Our panel will include contributors and practitioners from across the globe — including representatives from the USA, Canada, the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Morocco, Singapore, and Indonesia — spanning industries from banking and technology to real estate and public life.

Date: 21 March (UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination)
Time: 1:00 PM GMT
Format: Live discussion via Zoom (link shared upon registration)

This interactive session will offer space for reflection, practical insight, and constructive dialogue. Whether you are a business leader, policymaker, academic, or simply interested in the future of inclusive leadership, we would be delighted to welcome you.

To register, please RSVP to:
eleanor.rhodes@thepaddyashdownforum.org