Traction is a diverse multidisciplinary team of specialists committed to advancing diversity, inclusion and transformation objectives in the workplace. Our unique offering provides an inclusion journey that spans all pillars of diversity and offers a wide variety of support and advisory services.
We are passionate about creating deep and powerful change through our work with individuals, organisations and communities. We hold tightly to the belief that by sparking meaningful conversations and promoting social justice across all levels, we can help build societies in which each person is valued and respected.
The more we learn and know about each other the more we understand and appreciate people for who they really are.
‘It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognise, accept, and celebrate those differences.’ ~Audre Lorde
THE POWER OF
INCLUSION
Each of us is unique, singular and exceptional. A true once off.
This individuality, rooted in our humanity and shaped by our surroundings is what makes each of us powerful beyond measure.
Increasingly, current and future employees, customers and investors are looking to companies to use their internal platforms to drive meaningful change. Change that is real, tangible and a reflection of our shared humanity and daily lived experiences.
Creating an inclusive culture requires commitment, action and resolve. By creating environments that offer the opportunity for each of us to truly and wholly express our individuality, we offer the space for creativity, collaboration and connectedness to thrive.
Research shows that inclusive workplaces are six times more likely to be innovative and twice as likely to meet or surpass financial goals. Employees who feel able to bring their whole selves to work are 42% less likely to plan on leaving for another position within a year.
(2017 Harvard Business Review – 2017 Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends)
THE DIVERSITY LANDSCAPE
Sexual Orientation
Looking beyond the rainbow and Queer alphabet to better understand and embrace this complex, often misunderstood and sometimes confusing landscape and vast spectrum of human sexuality, expression and identity
Disability
Exploring the various types of physical, developmental, behavioural or emotional, and sensory impaired disorders and disabilities. Getting to grips with some of the real issues affecting persons living with disabilities and what reasonable accommodation truly means in support of this often neglected community- and the unique contribution they bring
Women
Women in the workplace still face unique challenges, biases and discrimination. Understand the issues affecting women in the workplace and collaborating with men to stand as allies in finding meaningful ways of overcoming gender barriers and establishing gender parity.
Generational
Each generation has responded to their times with unique gifts and accomplishments- based on the reality and circumstances of that generation. How do we learn from the past and look to the future, creating awareness and understanding of the strengths and skills of different generations in the workplace.
Race and Culture
Finding strength and unity in our racial, ethnic, language, national, cultural and religious
differences? How can we create a more inclusive and cohesive future from a divided past?
Personality
Gaining valuable insight into the different personality archetypes, profiles and behavioural motivations each of us possess and how we can use those insights to perform better ourselves and collaborate more effectively with others.
“Many conversations about diversity and inclusion do not happen in the boardroom because people are embarrassed at using unfamiliar words or afraid of saying the wrong thing — yet this is the very place we need to be talking about it. The business case speaks for itself — diverse teams are more innovative and successful in going after new markets.” ~ Inga Beale
OUR OFFERINGS
Ensuring that we align with your company strategy and key objectives, we offer the following main services:
Measurement and Advisory
• Traction Inclusion Index
• SAWEI
• Inclusion strategy and journey design
• Programme management and implementation
• Policy and process alignment
• Affiliate network establishment and facilitation
Education and Development
• Personal and professional mastery
• Masterclass series
• Leadership development and coaching
• Facilitated workshops and forums
• Keynote speakers and Storytellers
Events, Campaigns & Promotions
• Internal communications support
• Bespoke campaign development and implementation
• Multimedia content creation and facilitation
• Toolkits and resource development
• Events and activations
• Employee engagement and community volunteer initiatives
Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.’ ~ Verna Myers
CONTACT US
info@traction.africa
+27 82 821 6628
www.traction.africa
Inclusive environments
Connected and engaged teams
Meaningful conversations
Transformed individuals
Increased sense of belonging
Equal access to opportunities