Post by Deodosia C.

Some say DEI is dead… But sitting at the 2026 British Diversity Awards with our NatWest Group friends and colleagues, it’s clear that that's not the full story 🔥 (...rather an evolution...) The organisations that will win long term aren’t the ones with the best acronyms… they’re the ones where... 💜 Culture is rooted in fairness, psychological safety and belonging 💜 People feel valued > innovation rises 💜 Inclusive thinking shapes how products are designed and delivered 💜 Culture is integrated into commercial strategy, not sitting on the sidelines "Because when culture is weak, no acronym will save you",…as the legendary June Sarpong OBE said. Another golden nugget she left with us last night was to ask ourselves... 💬 Whose voice is missing…and what would we change if we truly heard it? 💬 The impact of this work isn’t always immediate or visible. I’m proud of the NatWest Group Multicultural Network, which serves as a cultural intelligence hub to support our diverse colleagues, challenge our thinking, and help us better serve our customers. Big shout out to the Gender Network for being a finalist and @Brendan Hegarty for winning the Diversity Champion of the Year Award!! Thank you to our sponsors for your support: James Holian Niro Nirmalan Peter Norton Elizabeth Munro 🔥 Junior Beaman Nusheba M. Gabriel Harry Lucy Hodges Temisan Dafedjaiye Joanna W. Lisa Ardley-Price William Luker Samantha Brand Suzanne Hayter Rebecca Woolway #BritishDiversityAwards #Inclusion #Culture #Leadership #LSEG