Building a genuinely inclusive workplace takes more than good intentions. It requires honest diagnosis, coherent strategy, and programmes that build real capability across your organisation. At Catalyse, we work with organisations across Singapore and the APAC region to understand where they are, identify what needs to change, and put the right interventions in place – whether that is consulting, training, or both.
Our work in this area spans two interconnected offerings.
Inclusion does not happen by accident. It requires a clear-eyed assessment of where your organisation stands, a practical strategy for change, and sustained commitment from leadership.
We work with organisations to design and implement inclusion strategies that are grounded in data, aligned with your culture and values, and designed for the APAC context — not adapted from Western frameworks.
Our consulting services include:
Culture, policies, processes, and data
Surveys, data analysis, and designing and conducting focus groups
Reviewing and improving key processes including recruitment, promotion and performance
Spanning gender equality, generational diversity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, cross-cultural dynamics and broader DEI priorities
Generational, gender, and LGBTQ+, reasonable accommodations and other inclusion policies, adapted to the local regulatory context
Designing, launching, and sustaining employee-led inclusion groups
Building a genuinely inclusive workplace takes more than good intentions. It takes shared language, honest conversations, and the practical skills to show up differently, every day, at every level of the organisation.
Our inclusive workplace training programmes are designed to do exactly that. We go beyond awareness to build real capability, helping employees, managers, and leaders recognise bias, navigate difference, communicate across cultures, and take meaningful action as allies and bystanders. Every programme is interactive, grounded in real-world scenarios, and tailored to the APAC context rather than adapted from Western frameworks.
Whether your organisation is taking its first steps on an inclusion journey or looking to deepen existing commitments, our workshops meet people where they are and equip them with tools they can use the very next day.
One of our most requested workshops. Participants explore what constitutes harassment and discrimination in the Singapore workplace context, learn to recognise warning signs, and develop the skills to respond confidently when boundaries are crossed. Available as separate sessions for employees, managers and senior leaders, each calibrated to the responsibilities of that audience. Aligned with WFA and TAFEP guidelines.
Going beyond the basics, this workshop deepens understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and equips participants with the tools to interrupt exclusionary behaviours and practise everyday allyship. Through identity exploration, real workplace scenarios, and practical tools for handling missteps and offering genuine repair, participants examine how their individual choices shape the environment around them. Whether supporting a colleague, collaborating across teams, or standing up against bias, participants leave knowing how their actions can make a measurable difference.
Bias is part of being human. Left unchecked, it quietly shapes decisions, limits opportunities, and erodes trust. This workshop guides participants through Catalyse’s Recognise, Realise, Respond framework, building awareness of the biases and stereotypes that show up in everyday interactions, understanding their real impact on individuals and team culture, and applying practical strategies to interrupt bias in themselves and others. Engaging, honest, and immediately applicable.
The moments that matter most in an employee’s career, being hired, appraised, and promoted, are also the moments where unconscious bias is most likely to creep in. This workshop dives into how bias distorts decisions at these critical junctures. Through real-world scenarios, group discussion, and structured reflection, participants learn to spot bias in hiring and performance processes, apply practical techniques to make fairer decisions, and address bias constructively when they encounter it in others.
In teams that span cultures, time zones, and backgrounds, communication is about much more than what we say. It is about how it is received. This workshop builds the cross-cultural agility needed to collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients, and partners from different backgrounds. Participants explore cultural dimensions, practise empathetic communication and active listening, and develop the cultural humility needed to create environments where all perspectives are genuinely heard and valued.
Today’s workplace can have up to five generations working side by side, each with their own values, communication styles, and expectations. Research shows that 60% of workers report the presence of generational conflict, yet this diversity is also one of the greatest untapped assets in any organisation. This workshop helps participants recognise generational bias, understand what different generations bring to the table, and develop strategies to bridge divides and build more collaborative, inclusive teams.
Allyship is not a badge you wear. It is an active, ongoing commitment to use your voice and influence to support colleagues who face inequity. This workshop moves participants beyond good intentions into meaningful action, exploring what allyship really looks like in a diverse Asian workplace context. Through reflective activities, real case studies, and practical frameworks, participants learn to recognise inequities, address microaggressions, and show up consistently for colleagues from underrepresented groups.
Designed specifically for male leaders, this workshop positions allyship as a leadership responsibility rather than an optional extra. Participants examine gender bias, social conditioning, and the structural barriers that often go unnoticed in organisations, creating space for honest dialogue about power, privilege, and accountability. By the end of the session, participants can articulate their specific role in supporting women’s advancement and leave with tangible allyship commitments they can act on immediately.
Rooted in Nonviolent Communication and informed by neuroscience, this workshop introduces a communication framework that builds deeper connection, trust, and collaboration. Participants learn how the nervous system shapes our reactions in difficult conversations, how to listen at a level that uncovers what people really need, and how to express requests in ways that invite rather than demand. For leaders especially, these skills transform how teams navigate tension, disagreement, and change.
Most leaders know they need to address conflict, but few have been formally equipped to do it well. Drawing on the Harvard interest-based conflict resolution model, this workshop gives leaders a structured, practical framework for facilitating conversations that de-escalate tension, surface underlying interests, and build solutions that last. Participants also examine how to manage emotions and power dynamics in high-stakes conversations, leaving with skills they can apply straight away.
A full-day workshop designed for leaders who want to move beyond understanding DEI principles into embedding them into how they lead every day. Participants explore identity, equity, and intersectionality through an experiential lens, practise allyship and bystander skills in realistic scenarios, and develop practical action plans for fostering psychological safety and belonging within their teams. Grounded in evidence-based approaches and the 6 Cs Framework of Inclusive Leadership.
In today’s complex leadership environment, negotiation is far more than closing deals. It is about influencing outcomes, building alignment, and navigating competing priorities across teams and stakeholders. Rooted in the Harvard interest-based negotiation model, this workshop shifts the focus from positional bargaining to collaborative problem-solving. Participants leave with practical tools to negotiate with clarity and confidence, whether influencing upwards, managing cross-functional dynamics, or guiding high-stakes decisions.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are more than just corporate buzzwords—they are essential cultural practices that move beyond surface-level initiatives to build a framework that drives real business impact. Research shows that diverse teams are more innovative and profitable (McKinsey & Company, 2023), while a focus on psychological safety improves employee well-being, engagement, and loyalty.
A strong DEI strategy is also a cornerstone of your ESG goals. By addressing the Social and Governance pillars, you strengthen your company’s reputation, mitigate risk, and demonstrate a commitment to your people and the wider community.
Our work also contributes to the following UN SDGs:
Our trauma-informed approach addresses the psychological harm of harassment, promoting a workplace where individuals can thrive. By creating a safer, more supportive environment, we help organisations reduce stress and enhance the overall health of their workforce.
By providing training, consultancy, and investigations that address workplace discrimination and harassment, we directly contribute to creating equitable environments where all genders can thrive. Our work, in partnership with AWARE, empowers individuals and fosters systemic change.
Our consulting and training services focus on eliminating discriminatory laws and practices within the workplace. We equip organisations to foster an inclusive culture where everyone, regardless of background, has an equal opportunity to succeed. This strategic approach helps to dismantle barriers and promote a more equitable workforce.
We help build inclusive and safe work environments. When workplaces are life-enriching, they become fundamental pillars of resilient communities. Our work ensures organisations contribute positively to the social fabric, making cities safer and more equitable places for everyone to live and work.
We partner with organisations to drive collective action, using our expertise to achieve shared goals for a more equitable and inclusive world.
Inclusion does not happen by accident. It requires a clear-eyed assessment of where your organisation stands, a practical strategy for change, and sustained commitment from leadership.
We work with organisations to design and implement inclusion strategies that are grounded in data, aligned with your culture and values, and designed for the APAC context — not adapted from Western frameworks.
Our consulting services include:
Design, launch, and sustainment of employee-led inclusion groups
We offer a range of interactive, practical training programmes designed to build awareness, challenge assumptions, and give people the tools to create more inclusive environments.
Programmes are available for employees, managers, and leaders at all levels, and can be customised in content and duration. We also offer keynotes, talks, and panel discussions for broader audience engagement.
To streamline complexity and maximise impact, we structure all initiatives around five interconnected capabilities.
From strategy to implementation, Catalyse offers end-to-end consulting for building inclusive and high-performing workplace cultures. Our team of legal, organisational development, human resource, and learning and development experts provides the strategic guidance you need to create lasting, positive change.
We provide a clear-eyed assessment of your organisation’s current position. Our review is meticulously built on a combination of rigorous data analysis, insightful stakeholder interviews, and targeted sentiment surveys to give you a holistic picture.
Our experts don't just offer off-the-shelf solutions. We design custom roadmaps that are aligned with your unique culture, core values, and the specific regional context of the APAC market.
We conduct a comprehensive audit of your workplace systems, policies, and culture to proactively identify and address structural inequities that may hinder your organisation's potential.
We deliver engaging, evidence-based inclusion training sessions. These are interactive experiences designed to build genuine awareness, empathy, and accountability across your entire team.
We provide benchmarking and guidance based on both local and global best practices, ensuring your strategy is relevant and effective.
Our workplace consulting supports designing, launching, and sustaining effective employee-led inclusion groups that drive internal change and foster a sense of belonging.
Interactive briefings designed to align your leadership team on DEI goals and their connection to strategic business outcomes.
We help organisations grow inclusive behaviours - from the individual permeating throughout the organisation.
We craft data-driven narratives that clearly connect DEI initiatives with revenue growth, risk mitigation, and organisational value.
We help you adapt global DEI policies to comply with local laws and cultural nuances across the APAC region.
Our Male Allyship programme equips men to become active advocates for inclusion. Over a 2-month journey, participants build awareness of bias, practise inclusive behaviours, and learn how to use privilege responsibly to champion gender equity and psychological safety at work.
Our programmes go beyond standard training by prioritising psychological safety and empathy. Based on AWARE's extensive experience supporting victim-survivors and minorities, we engage with care to foster trust and create environments where every individual feels safe to contribute without fear of re-traumatisation.
We do not apply a one-size-fits-all model. We contextualise global insights to suit the realities of Asian workplaces, considering local cultures, languages, and complex power structures to create meaningful and lasting change.
Our workplace consulting offers measurable outcomes that align directly with your ESG goals. Partnering with us demonstrates a commitment to the "Social" pillar of your governance and supports global sustainability standards, including the UN SDGs.
All profits from our work support AWARE’s mission to build a fairer, more inclusive society in Singapore and beyond. By choosing Catalyse, you are not only investing in your organisation's success but also contributing to positive social change.
Do you have a challenge retaining employees, particularly those which don’t seem to “fit into” your culture? Are all your employees speaking up at work? Do you suspect that many more of your employees can bring their full selves to work? DE&I is a business strategy that enables corporations to create a culture that sustains high psychological safety and systemic change for a more equitable society. It contributes to the Social and Governance pillars of ESG, by contributing to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Our consultants and subject-matter experts are well-versed in all aspects of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), across gender, age, disabilities, neurodiversity, race, religion, mental health and socio-economic classes. We specialise in the context of Asian society.
Our services include:
We have two flagship programmes:
Unsure where to start? Begin with a 1-hour executive session for your business leadership on the relevance of a DE&I programme for your corporation.
