An integrated approach to the muscle Z-disk: from atomic structure to human disease (360G-Wellcome-201543_Z_16_A)

Successful implementation of an inclusive environment means moving beyond representational diversity, to engaging and harnessing potential of the entire workforce. We will develop a cultural change coaching and training programme for our Faculty Executive Board and School leadership teams, equipping them to champion cultural change across the institution. We begin with a facilitated discussion with our Executive Board, to explore our organisational culture and challenge perceptions, examine scenarios of interpersonal conflict specific to the Faculty, and provide a safe space for leadership to share experiences and challenges they experience in modelling inclusivity. Additionally, we will conduct direct 1-2-1 interviews with four members from the Executive, and hold four focus groups. Findings will be consolidated and inform a tailored coaching and training programme for leadership, and inclusive behaviours framework to support and monitor leaders’ actions to embed inclusivity and cultural change. We will evaluate the programme’s impact and produce a video podcast as information and guidance, to be disseminated across the institution. This initiative will educate our leaders and provide them with the vocabulary, tools and confidence they need to model positive behaviours for cultural change and inclusivity, and to ensure these behaviours are represented across their communities. It builds on research we have undertaken into cultural barriers to inclusivity and bullying and harassment within the Faculty, alongside an existing aspirational agenda promoting diversity and inclusion. We will share our research and insights with leadership in King’s other health faculties and with leadership in other universities through a one-day targeted conference.