Project Consulting

Strategic Guidance for Lasting Change

Diversity Scotland works with organisations to develop tailored strategies that drive meaningful and sustainable change. Our project consulting services provide expert guidance to help organisations navigate complex challenges, embed equity and inclusion into their operations, and create environments where all employees can thrive.

The Business Case for Change

Organisations with strong equity and accessibility strategies experience:

  • 19% higher innovation revenue
  • 70% more success in capturing new markets
  • 38% lower turnover rates
  • Reduced legal and reputational risks through proactive compliance

With 42% of employee turnover being preventable and directly linked to workplace culture and management practices, creating fair, inclusive environments isn't just the right thing to do—it's a business imperative.

How We Work

Initial Discovery Call

  • Free consultation to understand your challenges
  • Discussion of your organisation's specific needs
  • Initial exploration of potential solutions

Diagnostics & Consultation

  • Leadership discussions
  • Employee engagement analysis
  • Policy reviews
  • Cultural assessment
  • Barrier identification

Strategy Development

  • Actionable implementation plans
  • Clear milestones and metrics
  • Resource allocation guidance
  • Change management framework

Implementation Support

  • Hands-on guidance
  • Regular progress reviews
  • Adaptation based on feedback
  • Impact measurement

Our Consulting Solutions

  • Equity & Inclusion Strategy Development 

    Crafting actionable plans to integrate equity, inclusion, and accessibility across policies, processes, and workplace culture.
  • Workplace Culture & Engagement Analysis 

    Understanding organisational dynamics through employee engagement surveys, focus groups, and leadership insights.
  • Inclusive Change Management 

    Supporting organisations through transformation initiatives, ensuring that inclusion is embedded in every stage of change.
  • Policy & Compliance Reviews 

    Assessing policies and procedures to align with best practices and legal requirements.
  • Bespoke Consulting Projects 

    Whether developing a targeted initiative or supporting long-term change, we adapt to meet your organisation's priorities.

Who we work with

We collaborate with organisations across sectors:
  • Public Sector
    Governments, public bodies, local authorities, healthcare services, and other publicly funded institutions.

  • Private Sector
    Companies and businesses of all sizes, from start–ups to multinational corporations.

  • Third Sector
    Charities, academic institutions, housing associations, professional bodies and membership organisations, cultural institutions, arts & creative sector, social enterprises (including Community Interest Companies), community councils, and voluntary groups.

Case Studies

Take a look at how we've helped other teams, leaders, and organisations.

Charity Governance & Inclusive Practices

Our Solution:

We facilitated board – level coaching and training on inclusive governance and diverse leadership strategies, helping trustees create more equitable policies and decision – making frameworks.

Their Results:

Within six months, the charity saw a 30% increase in board diversity and higher engagement from underrepresented groups in decision – making processes. Trustees also reported a greater understanding of the lived experiences of their beneficiaries, resulting in more effective and inclusive strategy development.

5 Golden Stars

“Our board feels more connected, representative, and confident. This work has improved both our culture and decision-making.”

The Challenge:

A national charity struggled with governance and representation issues, with limited diversity at the board level and concerns about decision – making processes not being fully inclusive.

Government Contractor: Accessibility Enhancement

Our Solution:

We conducted a comprehensive accessibility audit and provided targeted training workshops for their IT and content teams.

Their Results:

The contractor successfully revamped their digital platforms, resulting in a significant increase in user engagement from individuals with disabilities and improved service delivery for all users.

5 Golden Stars

"This was a turning point for our digital inclusion journey. Our teams are now more confident and informed."

The Challenge:

A leading government contractor recognised the need to make their digital services more accessible, particularly for users with disabilities.

Corporate Inclusive Leadership Development

Our Solution:

We designed and implemented an inclusive leadership programme, focusing on equity, inclusion, and accessibility strategies.

Their Results:

Post – training, the company reported a 25% increase in leadership diversity and a 15% boost in team innovation metrics, with team members reporting feeling more valued and heard.

5 Golden Stars

“The leadership programme fundamentally changed how we think, communicate, and lead. It’s been transformative for our culture.”

The Challenge:

A mid – sized corporation recognised a lack of diversity within its leadership team, leading to homogeneous decision - making.