Our keynote speaker at this event is Marina Ibrahim from Globility Coaching.

She will be presenting on "Embracing Diversity, Enriching Care: Leading Inclusivity in Multicultural Settings," where we will delve into the essential role of cultural diversity and inclusive leadership in today’s care environments. 

This keynote will address the challenges and opportunities in cultural awareness, empathy, and overcoming biases. Learn practical strategies for Registered Managers, Deputies, and Seniors to effectively manage a diverse workforce and provide culturally sensitive care. 

MARINA IBRAHIM (she/her) founder of Globility Coaching is an award-winning consultant for diversity and inclusion, and EDI Director & Board Member of the Professional Speaking Association. With extensive expertise in international diversity, cultural agility and inclusive leadership, MARINA is a sought-after keynote speaker known for bringing a fresh and dynamic outsider perspective.

We are delighted that she will be presenting at our Summer Conference. Ahead of the event, she has put together a Blog outlining How Cultural Agility can Transform your Care Service.

The Importance of Cultural Diversity in Care

In addressing the challenges of understaffing, our care sector increasingly relies on international diversity as a vital resource. Recruiting carers from overseas introduces a broad spectrum of cultural diversity that enriches our caregiving. 

This diversity compels us to adapt and innovate in how we manage and integrate these varied perspectives into our daily operations to best serve our care users. 

Our care environments are increasingly multicultural, presenting both challenges and opportunities for those in leadership positions. This keynote will explore several crucial areas:

• Cultural Awareness: Enhancing our understanding of the diverse backgrounds of our teams and the individuals they care for.
• Empathy and Bias: Identifying and overcoming unconscious biases to create a truly inclusive atmosphere.
• Communication: Improving interactions across cultural divides to ensure clarity and compassion in care

 What You Will Gain

The session is tailored to equip Registered Managers, Deputies, and Senior care staff with:

Practical Strategies: Effective methods for managing a diverse workforce and providing culturally sensitive care.

Enhanced Person-Centred Care: Tools that ensure our services are not only professional but profoundly empathetic and personalised.

Inclusive Leadership: Insights on leading by example to foster an environment where every staff member and client feels truly valued and understood. 

Why Attend?

Following my presentation, I’ll host a 15-minute Q&A session, where we can dive deeper into your experiences, thoughts, and questions, enriching our discussion about cultural agility in care. 

As we prepare for the conference, I encourage you to ponder how embracing diversity can not only meet but surpass the traditional expectations of care. With the right knowledge and tools, we can transform our care services into beacons of inclusivity and compassion. 

I look forward to sharing my insights and experiences with you, and to exploring how we can together ensure our care services answer a resounding “Yes” to the question, “Is your care service caring?”

Join us at the Summer Conference for a compelling exploration into cultural agility and its transformative impact on care.