Build organisational resilience & agility in a diverse, dynamic world.
“Growth and innovation depend on seeing the world through diverse lenses and collaborating across differences.”
– Rosalind BrewerDiverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and sharper decision-making—but how do we make it happen?
At (ide)ate Studio, we help big-hearted businesses build resilience and adaptability by embedding inclusive thinking into strategy, culture, and operations. Through tailored strategies and judgement-free spaces, we cultivate cultures where innovation thrives, address systemic barriers that hold people back, and guide organisations to navigate complexity with confidence.
To some, this is simply good business. To others, this is the work of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI).
Whether through our workshop series or strategic services, we invite you to bring an open mind and a willingness to engage meaningfully.
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How we help —
We conduct comprehensive audits to assess your organisation's inclusivity across products, services, and internal practices, identifying areas for improvement and opportunity.
Our tailored strategies help you integrate fairness and inclusivity into core business processes, positioning your brand more strongly to adapt and thrive in a diverse and evolving market.
Research
Through deep market and stakeholder research, we uncover insights that guide your business in serving overlooked audiences, unlocking new opportunities for growth and engagement.
Our interactive workshops equip your team with the knowledge and tools to embed inclusive practices into everyday operations, fostering a culture that values diverse perspectives and drives creativity.
Our Pillars
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Service Pillar 1: Equitable People Processes
“Help me... Build and nurture diverse talent pipelines"
Best for: HR, hiring managers, and organisational leaders seeking to embed equity into hiring and performance processes.
Includes:
Equity Audit: Evaluates hiring, retention, and performance practices for fairness and inclusivity.
Equitable Talent Management Strategy: We’ll develop a framework for hiring, developing, and retaining diverse talent, aligned to your business’s goals and ways of working.
Learning Series: Training on equitable hiring, promotion, and performance review processes for leaders at any level.
Example topics include: Understanding & Implementing Inclusive Hiring Practices; Wrap-Around Retention; Inclusive Customer Experiences
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Service Pillar 2: Inclusive Workplace Culture
“Help me... Cultivate an inclusive and collaborative learning culture”.
Best for: Leaders, HR teams, and workplace strategists aiming to foster a culture of psychological safety, inclusion, and collaboration.
Includes:
Inclusive Culture Audit: Identifies barriers to inclusion within organisational culture.
Inclusive Culture Strategy: A tailored & strategic roadmap to create a culture of belonging and continuous learning.
Learning Series: Practical workshops for improving inclusive practice, cross-functional teamwork and collaboration across perspectives.
Example topics include: Inclusive behaviours & mindsets; Psychological safety in teams; Embracing healthy conflict; Collaborating across perspectives.
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Service Pillar 3: Inclusive Brand Marketing
“Help me... Increase my reach & relevance with new customers.”
Best for: Marketing, brand, & communications teams looking to expand their audience & improve customer engagement through inclusive approaches.
Includes:
Inclusive Brand Audit: Assesses current branding for inclusivity gaps and opportunities, and provides recommendations in a prioritised way based on impact and ease.
Inclusive Brand Marketing Strategy: Customised 5-step roadmap for authentic, market-ready inclusivity.
Learning Series: Equips teams with tools to create campaigns that reach & resonate with new, underserved audiences.
Example topics include: Inclusive Brand Marketing 101; Expanding Your Audience; Designing a lovable employer brand
Who we’ve helped —
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Recent Projects —
Client: Department of Social Services ~ Project: Increasing Accessibility for Women with Disability Seeking FDSV Support
Client: PropertyGuru ~ Project: Bias Training + DEI Foundations
Client: Go Kinda ~ Project: Inclusive Audience Strategy
Client: Greenhouse Tech Hub ~ Project: DEI Strategy + Inclusive Environments
Client: ICON Agency ~ Project: DEI Foundations + Consulting
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Tailored packages starting from A$250 pp
THE MISSION
Our mission is to create a world free from prejudice, where everyone can reach their full potential, regardless of race, culture, gender, socioeconomic background, or any other human difference.
We’re committed to helping 1,000 businesses develop inclusive practices over five years, reinvesting 5% of our profits into nonprofits that support equality, inclusive growth, and our collective potential.
Outcomes
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Respectful Dissent
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Diversity
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Equity
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Inclusion
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Innovation
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Justice
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Transparency
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Outcomes • Respectful Dissent • Diversity • Equity • Inclusion • Innovation • Justice • Transparency •
Diversity
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Equity
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Inclusion
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Innovation
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Justice
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Transparency
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Diversity • Equity • Inclusion • Innovation • Justice • Transparency • Outcomes •
Contact us.
Email us directly at hello(at)ideatestudio.io or book a 30-minute no-obligation Discovery chat via our Calendly to see if we can help.
(ide)ate Studio is based in Australia but services clients from all around the world.