Inclusion Accelerator - Wales

Inclusion Accelerator Wales was a first of its kind project delivered in partnership with Media Cymru, Channel 4 and BBC Cymru Wales to 10 Welsh indies - in order to undertake a more joined-up and impact-driven approach to how we nurture and progress talent.

The programme included training, data analysis and talent connecting activities with senior leaders and hiring managers at the 10 companies, to equip them with the knowledge, confidence and skills they need to run truly inclusive and accessible productions.

In tandem the group looked at processes, policies and work culture in order to assess where their biggest challenges to talent progression and retention lie.

We then used this data to build strategies for individual companies, and to strengthen the wider talent and skills ecosystem in South Wales.

You can read the full report on both English and Welsh below:

Inclusion Accelerator Wales Q+A Webinar

Testimonials

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    Jane Hamlin - Silverback Films

    Using the expertise of Mel and Vicki at Gritty to create and understand our company survey around ED&I was incredibly helpful. 

    It has totally changed the game for us in how we understand and prioritise ED&I.  We have clear plans now on what areas we are focussing on and a clear way to monitor our progress in this area

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    Ashe Hussain - FOCUS Scotland

    Working with Mel and the team at Gritty Talent on developing and delivering our pilot programme of Diversity Audits for Scottish indies has been a delight. It enabled us to be creative in our thinking and push the boundaries to devise a comprehensive 360 audit.

    It has resulted in companies identifying their strengths as well as those areas requiring further support to address the ongoing gaps in diversity, equality and inclusion. Gritty Talent’s approach and collaborative working ensured that our companies have workable roadmaps and action plans to steer them onto the next stage.

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    Kate Sanders - Creative Enterprise

    Gritty Talent delivered a bespoke service for us on what was a complex project. They helped us understand exactly what our ask was and got under the skin of our delivery programme, totally understanding and respecting our requirements.

    They nailed the brief after a switch in focus during the project and we’re delighted with the results. Overall, from concept to execution, it's been a delightful experience.