Diversity and inclusion is not just an issue for human resources, or a good thing to do as part of your corporate social responsibility, or a clever new marketing strategy to attract new consumers. Inclusive transformation is an essential strategy to capitalise on uncertain times and to future-proof businesses so you can take on global challenges.

The ASA recently courted Twitter controversy after banning two adverts on the grounds of gender stereotyping. Outrage from some is somewhat inevitable when any social justice and inclusion concern is moved forward. Criticisms levelled at the ruling have taken the form of ‘oversensitivity’ and ‘censorship’, with many wondering if these regulations have ‘gone too far’.

Seeking profit from diversity marketing without first looking inwards and developing the inner corporate culture appears hypocritical and can backfire.

I attended a forum for civilised disagreement called ThinkIn, where the topic was ‘Jamie Oliver's jerk rice and museum marbles: who owns culture?’

Versiti sought to understand and address cancer inequalities and the unmet needs among people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBT people and older people.

Banking breakthrough by Lloyds Banking Group helps connect blind and visually impaired customers with their finances via smartphone app