Global Inclusion Strategies

Many global corporations have discovered that unilateral development and/or uniform dissemination of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives is ineffective at best and causes negative reactions at worst. Never was the term "Think Globally, Act Locally" more pertinent. Sensitivity to local needs and cultures is particularly important with the topic of diversity and inclusion.

To think globally is to recognize the need for Unity of a Corporate Strategy with shared Vision, Mission, Values and Long Term Objectives. To Act Locally is to recognize the need for National Strategies that take into account the particular location's core inclusion issues, business case for managing differences, and utilize a culturally appropriate process for change. These circumstances and dynamics vary greatly throughout the world. Because the ultimate goal of an inclusion initiative is to maximize the productivity and effectiveness of all employees and to realize the organization's mission and enhance business results, we cannot hope to achieve success without recognizing, respecting and leveraging these differences.

The Best in Class Global Inclusion Strategy
Global Inclusion Initiative Best Practices indicate that success is achieved through a process, not a mere training program or series of special events. At Simmons Global we identify that process as a Change Management Strategy that addresses the special challenges of changing "differences"-related behaviors and of doing so in various locations, cultures and businesses.

At Simmons Global, we have created a Global Inclusion Model rooted firmly in best-in-class change practices, the Simmons System of Interlocking Inclusion Components™.

For more information please contact Peggy Hazard, Managing Director, Global Inclusion,
at +1 215 862 3020, ext. 308 or e-mail us at info@simassoc.com.

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