Why culture work can't be optional anymore
Workplaces are under more pressure than ever -
yet many leaders are expected to manage conflict, change and inclusion without the tools to do so well.
Employees are over 4× more likely to stay when psychological safety is high.
Nearly one in three employees who quit last year left due to a toxic or negative work environment -
more than for pay.
Around 25% of employees report experiencing workplace conflict in the past year.
Nearly three quarters of UK business leaders continue to expand EDI efforts, reflecting its importance to performance.
Sources: BCG, LinkedIn, CIPS, Institute of Directors
HOW WE HELP
Wherever you're starting, we'll meet you there
Culture isn’t one-size-fits-all - and neither is our approach.
Whether you’re responding to a challenge or thinking long-term,
we tailor our support to your context, your people and your pace.
You're just getting started
Laying the foundations
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You’ve started conversations, but there’s no clear direction yet.
We help you build shared understanding, clarify priorities and
create a meaningful path forward.
Often through consulting, facilitated conversations or leadership sessions.
You're making progress - but it's slowed
Regaining momentum
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You’ve made strides, but energy has dipped or focus has blurred.
We help you refocus, re-engage and translate intent into consistent day-to-day behaviour.
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Often through facilitation, coaching and targeted training.
Things feel tense or stuck
Navigating conflict or pressure
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You may be facing conflict, breakdowns in trust, or heightened scrutiny.
We provide calm, independent support to help you stabilise, repair relationships and move forward constructively.
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Often through mediation, facilitated dialogue and coaching.
You're tackling something specific
Targeted culture changes
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You know what needs attention: inclusive leadership, team dynamics, decision-making, change fatigue, or psychological safety.
We bring focused, practical support to address what matters most right now.
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Often through bespoke consulting, training or facilitation.
About
ClarityWRKS was founded by Meike Imberg, an inclusion and organisational change consultant with nearly a decade of global experience supporting leaders, teams and organisations through complex workplace challenges.
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Across sectors and cultures, Meike brings a practical, compassionate and evidence-based approach, helping organisations move beyond good intentions to meaningful, lasting change in how people work together.
Why ClarityWRKS exists
ClarityWRKS exists to help organisations navigate complexity with clarity and courage. Too often, culture and inclusion work is treated as optional, reactive, or disconnected from day-to-day realities.
We work alongside leaders and teams to create environments where trust, accountability and honest conversation are part of how work actually gets done.
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This isn’t about quick fixes or performative initiatives - it’s about building cultures that are fairer, healthier and more effective over time.
Experience spanning public sector, higher education and private organisations across the UK and beyond.
HOW WE WORK
Grounded in evidence. Shaped by lived experience. Focused on impact.
At ClarityWRKS, we combine tailored consulting with carefully designed, off-the-shelf programmes - giving organisations access to proven learning and the flexibility to go deeper where it matters most.
Some challenges benefit from a bespoke approach. Others are best addressed through focused, accessible sessions that build shared language, confidence and capability quickly.
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What never changes is how we work:
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evidence-based, not performative
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practical, not theoretical
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compassionate, but clear
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focused on outcomes, not optics
Our Ways of Working - Each offer. One clear purpose.
EmpowermentWRKS - Inclusion and Leadership Training
Interactive training programmes that build confidence, understanding and everyday capability.
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From DEI foundations and LGBTQ+ inclusion, to psychological safety, dignity and respect, bystander intervention and inclusive leadership basics - all available as:
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ready-to-run sessions
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modular learning pathways
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or tailored programmes aligned to your context
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Designed to empower people to act, not just agree - and to translate inclusion into everyday workplace behaviours.
PerformanceWRKS - Coaching for First-Time Line Managers
Coaching designed specifically for new and first-time line managers stepping into people leadership - often with little formal preparation, high expectations and real pressure to perform.
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PerformanceWRKS supports managers as they move from doing the work to leading people, helping them build confidence, capability and clarity early - before issues escalate.
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Common focus areas include:
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leading former peers and setting healthy boundaries
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having difficult conversations with confidence and care
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inclusive day-to-day management (not just policy awareness)
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managing performance, wellbeing and expectations
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decision-making, prioritisation and role clarity
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building trust and psychological safety in teams
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This is for:
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first-time or newly promoted line managers
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individual contributors stepping into people leadership
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managers leading former peers
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managers who want to lead well, not just cope
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organisations investing early to prevent people issues later
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This is not for:
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managers unwilling to reflect on their impact
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purely technical leadership development
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“fix-the-person” performance management
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tick-box management training
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This coaching works best when organisations want confident, inclusive managers - not just compliance. Because how someone learns to manage in their first role often shapes their leadership for years to come.
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Interested in our 6-session coaching pathways for first-time line managers? We'll tailor delivery to your organisation and leadership context.
ConversationWRKS - Inclusive Workplace Mediation
Structured, impartial workplace mediation that recognises conflict doesn’t happen in a vacuum, and is often shaped by difference, power and lived experience.
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ConversationWRKS is grounded in inclusion and diversity expertise, supporting organisations to address conflict where perspectives, identities or experiences may differ, and where misunderstandings can quickly escalate if handled without care.
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Why Inclusive Mediation Matters
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By bringing inclusion and diversity expertise into mediation, organisations reduce the risk of:
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misunderstandings escalating into grievances
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bias influencing outcomes
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psychological harm or disengagement
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Inclusive mediation supports:
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fairness
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psychological safety
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legal and reputational risk reduction
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The process includes mediating situations which might involve:
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different communication styles, cultures or values
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power dynamics and positional authority
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inclusion-related tensions or microaggressions
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perceptions of fairness, belonging or exclusion
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change, pressure or unclear expectations
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The focus is on creating a psychologically safe, balanced space where all parties can be heard, without assumptions or judgement - while still maintaining fairness, structure and clarity.
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Outcomes include:
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restored or improved working relationships
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clearer mutual expectations and boundaries
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increased understanding across difference
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reduced risk of escalation or formal grievance
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Because difficult conversations deserve clarity and care, not avoidance.
ExperienceWRKS - Team Facilitation and Development
Facilitation designed to help teams work better together - not just on the day.
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ExperienceWRKS focuses on team training and development that strengthens performance, trust and psychological safety, especially during periods of change, growth or increased pressure.
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Rather than stand-alone sessions, facilitation is often delivered as part of a longer-term development journey, supporting teams to embed learning and shift behaviours over time.
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Typical focus areas include:
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building trust and psychological safety
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clarifying roles, expectations and ways of working
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improving communication and feedback
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navigating tension, change and uncertainty
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strengthening accountability and shared ownership
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translating values into everyday team behaviours
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How we work:
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facilitated workshops or team sessions
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reflective follow-ups to reinforce learning
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optional pulse checks or feedback loops
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clear success measures agreed upfront
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This approach allows teams to practice, reflect and improve, creating sustainable change rather than surface-level alignment.
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Because high-performing teams are built intentionally - and maintained deliberately.
Blended Manager Development Approach
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Many organisations combine:
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EmpowermentWRKS training: Shared foundations, language and expectations
with PerformanceWRKS coaching: Individual reflection, application and behaviour change
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This ensures learning:
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lands consistently
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is applied in real situations
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leads to sustained behaviour change
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Training builds knowledge. Coaching embeds it.
PurposeWRKS - Culture, EDI and Organisational Consulting
Strategic consulting designed to help organisations build thriving cultures which people trust - and want to stay in.
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PurposeWRKS provides strategic consulting to support organisations in developing inclusive, high-trust workplace cultures that drive engagement and performance.
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Support includes:
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mission, vision and values development
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EDI strategy and action planning
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employee lifecycle analysis
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policy review and audit
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stakeholder engagement and implementation support
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Engagements can range from focused one-off interventions to longer-term partnerships, tailored to organisational need, capacity and maturity.
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How we work:
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diagnostics, data and listening
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stakeholder and leadership engagement
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clear recommendations with practical actions
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optional implementation and review support
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The aim is always the same: to transform workplace culture in ways that build trust, improve employee engagement survey outcomes, and support sustainable organisational performance.
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Because culture change only works when people experience it - not just read about it.
Trusted to support meaningful workplace change
"The training was well received, engaging, and accessible. Meike handled a sensitive subject with an approachability that encouraged employees to continue the conversation, and her passion for making a difference was clear throughout." - HR Manager, Orchestra, Creative Arts
"Meike is a real force of nature and a fantastic agent of change. She brings people together with passion, diplomacy, and clarity, empowering others to drive meaningful progress - and consistently standing out as an exceptional leader. I would strongly recommend her to any organisation."
- Director Student and Academic Services, UK University, Higher Education
"Meike is an experienced DEI professional and the first person I would turn to for concise and engaging DEI insight. She connects with individuals at all levels of a business, builds strong working partnerships, and brings a positive, proactive approach that sets a standard in her field that is rarely matched." - Head of Business Excellence, Global Energy Leader, Energy
"Meike Imberg delivered an insightful and highly practical DEI seminar at our London office, combining clarity, warmth, and professionalism in a way that truly resonated with a diverse workforce. The session received outstanding feedback and made a tangible contribution to advancing our DEI initiatives." - HR Business Partner, Global Leader in Compliance Messaging, Technology