This special edition of From The Edges brings you something big. Our new report, Culture Clash or Culture Rise? 15 Inclusion Trends for 2026 is now ready for you to download.
We have dug into the research, listened to the stories people shared with us, analysed feedback from our programmes, reviewed social conversations, and gathered insights from leaders across sectors. From a long list of emerging signals, we refined the findings down to the 15 trends every People Leader needs to be ready for in 2026.
Workplace culture is shifting at speed. In 2025, we saw a rise in cultures clashing, expectations changing, and pressure building on leaders to respond. Conversations that once felt too sensitive for the workplace have become daily realities. These tensions are shaping how people feel, how teams work, and how inclusive your organisation truly is.
These are the trends that will break or build inclusion in the year ahead.
What Actions Can You Take?
Now you have our predictions for the 15 Inclusion Trends for 2026, what can you do next? We will be sharing ideas, actions and tips here in our email news and also over on LinkedIn.
Same World, Different Perspectives - Special Offer For 10 Companies
Our 'Same World, Different Perspectives' Workshop helps you bring your team together to think about actions you can take.
We live in the same world, but we experience it differently. If we learn about our different perspectives, how can we use that knowledge to create inclusive teams where people communicate and share ideas?
We run this workshop as a:
- 2-hour workshop
- Half-Day Workshop with learning
- Full-Day team day combined with learning on several topics
Special Offer!
We are offering the first 10 companies that respond a special discounted rate on this workshop to kick start your 2026
- 2-hour workshop in person reduced from £950 to £595
- 2-hour workshop online reduced from £850 to £350
The workshop is based around actions, so you can use the time for your 2026 planning for inclusion work. This is an ideal way to start Leaders thinking about the work for 2026, or bring your Employee Group together to kick-start their action planning. You need a minimum of 5 people in your team to participate.
If you want to be one of the 10 companies, email hello@edgeofdifference.com
Here's the feedback we got from the workshop at Milton Keynes Tech Week...
Mo and Kaia immediately engaged the audience to consider new perspectives, discuss challenges and consider how they can bring about positive changes in their organisations.
Pippa Moyle, CEO, City Girl Network
Future Talent Programmes
Several of this year’s Inclusion Trends point to one clear message. The future depends on the talent you are developing right now.
Your future leaders are probably already in your company. If they are not, they have already looked at your culture, assessed your leadership, and decided it does not offer what they expect. Future talent is choosing workplaces with inclusive cultures, meaningful growth opportunities, and leaders who reflect the world they live in.
The next generation leads differently. They expect differently. They decide differently.
We have launched our new Future Talent Programmes to help you identify diverse future leaders, build team environments people want to join, and develop the next generation of leaders with confidence and intention.
Future Talent - Be Part Of The Research
A top concern for leaders is attracting talented leaders and developing the leaders of the future. Mo is writing a new book to be published by Trotman Publishing about future talent and the next generation of inclusive leaders.
She is looking for people to interview about:
• Young leaders with something to say
• People leaders who are changing how teams work
• Inclusive leaders who lead with courage and inclusion
If you are interested in contributing to the research, email hello@edgeofdifference.com
