Inclusion Train the Trainer

Build the Confidence and Skills to Lead Inclusion From the Inside

Introduction

Creating lasting change in your organisation starts with people who are equipped to lead it. This customisable inclusion training programme, led by Vivian Acquah, certified inclusion strategist & CQ facilitator, gives participants the knowledge, tools, and confidence to facilitate meaningful diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) conversations in their own workplaces.

Whether you are building an internal team of DEI champions, inclusion changemakers, boosting employee resource group members, developing your leadership pipeline, or simply looking to create a more inclusive culture, this programme meets you where you are and grows with you.

Who Is This Programme For?

This programme is designed for anyone who wants to take an active role in building inclusion within their organisation. It is particularly well suited for:

• HR professionals and people managers who want to embed inclusion into everyday practice
• DEI champions and employee resource group leads who facilitate conversations and learning sessions
• Team leaders and senior managers who want to model inclusive behaviour and lead with cultural intelligence
• Learning and development professionals looking to expand their facilitation toolkit
• Organisations of any size that want to grow internal DEI capability rather than rely solely on external support

You do not need to be an expert to join this programme. You just need the willingness to learn and the commitment to make a difference.

What the Programme Includes

The programme is fully customisable to fit your organisation’s context, goals, and team. Depending on your needs, it can include any combination of the following:

Inclusive Facilitation Training
Participants learn how to host courageous conversations with care and confidence. This covers how to manage group dynamics, create psychological safety in a room, handle challenging topics, and keep discussions productive and respectful. Facilitation is a skill — and this programme builds it step by step.

Inclusion Training Sessions
Each session gives participants a deep understanding of a specific inclusion topic, along with practical strategies and tools they can use to deliver their own training effectively. Sessions are grounded in real-world application, not just theory.

Fireside Chats
Structured, informal conversations that bring people together to explore inclusion topics openly. These sessions create space for honest dialogue and help build trust across teams and levels.

Facilitated Sessions Using the Amplify DEI Cards
The Amplify DEI cards are a powerful tool for sparking conversation and deepening understanding. The participants will facilitate sessions using these cards to help teams engage with inclusion themes in an accessible, human way.

Inclusion Topics

The programme covers a range of inclusion topics. Sessions can focus on one area in depth or combine several themes depending on your learning goals. Topics include:

• Inclusive Leadership — how leaders can create environments where everyone feels valued and heard
• Mitigating Unconscious Bias — understanding how bias shows up and practical steps to reduce its impact
• Deactivating Microaggressions — recognising subtle harmful behaviours and learning how to respond and prevent them
• Intersectionality — understanding how overlapping identities shape people’s experiences at work
• Inclusive Hiring — building fairer recruitment processes that attract and retain diverse talent
• Neurodiversity — creating workplaces that work for people who think and process differently
• Psychological Safety — building trust so people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and be themselves
• Inclusive Language — choosing words that include rather than exclude, and understanding why language matters
• Cultural Intelligence (CQ) — developing the awareness and skills to work effectively across different cultures

Each topic is explored with honesty, nuance, and practical application at its core.

Learning Outcomes

For Participants

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Facilitate inclusion conversations with confidence and cultural sensitivity
• Manage diverse group dynamics and navigate challenging moments in a session
• Apply practical facilitation techniques to a range of DEI topics
• Use tools like the Amplify DEI cards to engage their teams meaningfully
• Deliver inclusion training that is both evidence-informed and human-centred
• Continue growing as inclusion advocates and facilitators beyond the programme

For Leaders

Leaders who take part in or support this programme will be able to:

• Model inclusive behaviour and set the tone for their teams
• Have more informed and courageous conversations about equity and belonging
• Recognise and address bias, microaggressions, and exclusionary practices in their environment
• Support their teams with greater cultural intelligence and emotional awareness
• Translate DEI principles into everyday leadership decisions and team interactions
• Champion inclusion as a business priority, not just a values statement

For the Organisation

Organisations that invest in this programme can expect to:

• Build a growing community of skilled, confident internal DEI facilitators
• Reduce dependency on external DEI support over time
• Create a more consistent, shared language and understanding of inclusion across teams
• Strengthen psychological safety, belonging, and engagement across the workforce
• Improve inclusive hiring and retention practices at a structural level
• Develop a measurable, long-term approach to DEI that is owned from within

Let’s Build Something Meaningful Together

Every organisation’s inclusion journey is different. This programme is designed to flex around yours. Whether you want to start with a single session or build a full internal facilitator programme, Vivian works with you to design something that fits your people, your culture, and your goals.

Get in touch to explore how the programme can be tailored for your organisation.

Hire Vivian Acquah CDE® to speak at your next event
or hire her for workshops!

Vivian is a great speaker who knows how to inspire an audience and convey a powerful message in a safe environment.

Vivian is available for virtual keynotes, events, summits, workshops, roundtable discussions, webinars and podcast interviews.

She knows how to inspire managers, inclusion professionals, HR professionals, L&D professionals and decision makers who want to do better when it comes to strengthening inclusion & employee sustainability.

Warning: it is important to share that Vivian Acquah CDE® may sometimes talk about food during a presentation or a lecture, a few times during this talk. Please have your (healthy) snacks ready. Vivian Acquah cannot be held responsible for any (unhealthy) cravings.