Congratulations to our first eight certified Disability #Networkologists

We've been looking forward to delivering the second part of our core 'Networkology Academy' workshop for some weeks now and our event on15^th October exceeded our expectations and based on the feedback we’ve been receiving, that of our members and delegates too.

Generously hosted by our members Lloyds Banking Group whose own Access Network leads the way in disability #Networkology best practice, part two of our Networkology Academy was designed to equip Disability EmployeeNetwork/Resource Group leaders and Diversity & Inclusion allies with the know-how to drive the disability inclusion agenda from the inside out.

During the lively and interactive sessions, our 40+ delegates from organisations including: Allegis Global Solutions, Britvic, Central North West London NHS Foundation Trust, Companies House, Essex Police, Fujitsu, Financial Ombudsman Service, Herbert Smith Freehills, Home Office, KPMG, National Grid, Santander and University of Reading, pooled experience from their different sectors and industries to create ideas and strategies designed to:

• Create the momentum for an authentic story-telling campaigns
• Help the networks/resource group to support the organisation to improve its workplace adjustment processes
• Build a ‘stand-out brand’ that engages people with different experiences of disability
• Create imaginative communications to promote the work of your network/resource group

The day closed with the presentation of certificates to delegates who completed part one and two of the Networkology Academy;Alicia Benito-Martinez, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; ClareGray, Shaw Trust; Elisse Grint, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Esta Rooney, Ministry of Justice; Lucy Heyes, Department for Education& PurpleSpace Civil Service Bursary Holder; Nastassja Wiseman, WelshGovernment& PurpleSpace Civil Service Bursary holder; Rob Munns, EnterpriseRent-A-Car; Ruth Forrest, HM Revenue & Customs & PurpleSpace CivilService Bursary holder.

If you missed out on this year’s workshops, we’ll be announcing the dates for our 2020 Networkology Academy Workshops at the end of November, so keep an eye on our Learning and Development listings.