Welcome to Inclusion Intelligence Practice (IIP)
We are an inclusion consultancy for organizations in the MENA region. A sister company of Global Diversity Practice (GDP), we help businesses across the Middle East and North Africa build inclusive leadership, develop talent, and strengthen workplace culture.
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Why IIP, Why Now?
The MENA region is at a pivotal moment of economic transformation, prioritizing the development of human capital as a cornerstone for growth. Organizations are recognizing that by embracing Inclusion, they can:
Attract and Retain Top Talent
Younger generations demand workplaces that prioritize Inclusion as a key feature.
Drive Innovation
Diverse teams that work well together drive better decision-making and creative problem solving.
Align with ESG Priorities
Strengthen the social pillar of your Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting and workplace standards.
Drive Inclusive Practices Across Diverse Needs
Enable workplaces to embrace inclusion for all, including persons with disabilities, multigenerational teams, and diverse cultural identities.
Lead the Wave
Establish themselves as leaders in the marketplace and employer of choice in a tight talent market.
Practical inclusion consulting and training for MENA organizations.
We help organizations build workplaces that attract and keep strong talent, advance women and young people, and support long-term growth.
The IIP team
Our team combines in-house consultants, local MENA specialists, and former business leaders who have led culture change in major organizations across industries and languages.
Alongside workshops and advisory work, we work with specialist partners to deliver eLearning, virtual reality, and augmented reality training.
A dedicated project manager works with your team from planning through delivery so every programme stays on track and produces clear outcomes.
Our MENA consultants
- Nene Molefi
Organizational transformation, culture change, executive coaching, and values-driven leadership.
- Fathiya Al-Ismaily
Workforce development, cross-cultural communication, and inclusion in the energy sector.
- Marwa Soliman
Conscious and inclusive leadership development, building high performing diverse teams and D&I talent consulting.
- Salma Habib
Gender equity, leadership coaching, and mentorship for women in business.
- Noora Amin
Talent development, recruitment, and workplace inclusion in the corporate sector.
Meet Farrah Qureshi, CEO
IIP is led by Farrah Qureshi, CEO of Global Diversity Practice. She has over 28 years of experience advising organizations on inclusion and culture change across more than 180 countries.
Her work combines behavioural economics, psychology, neuroscience, and change management to help leadership teams make practical, lasting changes across the MENA region.
- Judge, CIPD Middle East People Awards – 2024
- 50 most influential Muslims in Europe – 2024
- Kindness & Leadership 50 Leading Lights – 2021
- Bloomberg Lifetime Achievement Award – 2017
- Enterprising Women of The Year Winner – 2016
- ENEI Award for Training Excellence – 2014
- Asian Power 100 – 2013
- Diversity Award – 2009
- Opportunity Now Award – 2005
Highlights of Farrah’s distinguished career include:
- Transforming organizations in 180+ countries, including Fortune 500 companies and regional powerhouses.
- Keynote appearances at the MENA HR Summit in Abu Dhabi and the CIPD Diversity & Inclusion Conference in Kuwait (2024).
- CIPD judge and speaker for Beautyworld Saudi Arabia 2025 in Riyadh.
- Winning the 2019 Bloomberg Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Diversity.
- Serving as a trusted advisor and coach to CEOs and C-suite leaders across industries such as technology, energy, finance, and FMCG.
What We Do
Every organization starts from a different place. We combine global research from Global Diversity Practice with local consultants in the MENA region to design programmes around your workforce, sector, and goals.
Designed for MENA
Our solutions are crafted to address the unique cultural, economic, and societal factors shaping the region.
Global Expertise, Local Relevance
Backed by Global Diversity Practice’s global success, we bring proven methodologies tailored to MENA’s needs.
Measurable Results
We focus on delivering tangible outcomes, from boosting innovation to fostering employee engagement and driving business success.
Strategic Consultancy
Consulting and diagnostics for organizations in the MENA region:
Executive Development & Assessment
- Executive coaching focused on identifying and addressing blindspots
- Succession planning and talent development
- Diagnostic and maturity assessments
- Market analysis and benchmarking
Strategy & Research
- Global inclusion surveys and research studies
- Regional expansion readiness assessment
- Competitor analysis and market mapping
- Strategy ideation and implementation planning
Organizational Development
- Employee voice structure and governance
- Mentoring and sponsorship program development
- Talent cycle optimization
- Policy review and enhancement
- Inclusion branding and communications
Digital Innovation
Digital tools and learning programmes that support inclusion at scale:
AI & Technology Solutions
- AI readiness assessments
- Inclusion-focused AI strategy development
- AI debiasing tools and frameworks
- Custom phone and web applications
Digital Learning Tools
- Interactive eLearning modules and microlearning
- Cascade toolkits and recorded webinars
- Gamified learning experiences
- Virtual and augmented reality training
- Custom inclusion intranets and escape rooms
Learning & Development
Leadership and workforce training tailored to your organization:
Leadership Excellence
- Inclusion Intelligence Leadership for the 21st century
- Psychological safety and belonging
- Intercultural leadership development
- Neuroscience and behavioral economics applications
Specialized Training
- Women empowerment programs
- Multigenerational workforce optimization
- Disability and neurodiversity inclusion
- Unconscious bias and microinequities awareness
Talent Management
- Inclusive hiring practices
- Talent cycle integration
- Respect and dignity at work
- Cultural competence development
Testimonials
“Thank you for your sterling and passionate contribution. GDP helped us to smash away our respective glass ceilings and build follow-up accountability with your professional, personal and game-changing support and guidance.”
“GDP’s innovative thinking, research and ability to create global diversity best practices and solutions is a huge asset. We cherish the enthusiasm, commitment and high customer centricity showcased by GDP in day to day interactions.”
“The work we did with Global Diversity Practice has got Hotel Chocolat to a place where everybody has a common and shared understanding around what Diversity & Inclusion is and why it’s important. Since the sessions, there has been a lot of conversations taking place across the business at all levels in terms of progressing this agenda. Hotel Chocolat has definitely achieved what it set out to achieve.”
“GDP’s conference was excellent. Farrah’s keynote was outstanding. As she initially intended, she spoke to our mind, to our hearts, and to our hands. The content of the conference was perfect considering the stage where we are in terms of our Gender Diversity Journey. Our CEO was excited after listening to her, thanked her in public, and then personally came to say that he had learned a lot. Other leaders expressed the same, and then we had a very enriching discussion with the members of the Council. GDP: again, thank you for the gift you gave us: the gift of your knowledge, your congruency, and your commitment towards Diversity!”
“Unilever started talking about diversity, setting a strategy, communicating, and all the things we were supposed to do, and we were on track… But as GDP represented by Farrah and her team started spreading their magic through our tailored-made workshops, the real change started to happen in every individual and ultimately in all the organization. We fully recommend Farrah/GDP if you want people to understand inclusion through their minds and hearts and want a real lasting change in your organization. Pleasure working with you.”
Work With Us
We help organizations across the MENA region address practical workplace challenges, including disability inclusion, multigenerational teams, nationalisation, and cross-cultural leadership.
Whether you are setting your first inclusion strategy or building on existing programmes, we work alongside your leadership and HR teams from initial assessment through delivery.
Are you ready to lead the way?
Contact us today to learn how IIP can help your organization drive meaningful, lasting change.
