How do you make the invisible visible.

When no one understands what they’re looking for?

CULTURE ISN’T A POSTER OR A SLOGAN.

IT’S THE ENERGY THAT MOVES BETWEEN PEOPLE.

So we brought that energy to life

meet IRIE

culture made visible

She embodies the flow of

innovation

responsibility

inclusion and

equity

She embodies the flow of

innovation

responsibility

inclusion and

equity

guided by

dian small

the cultural architect

transforming values relationships behaviours

for impactful cultural change

  • testimonials

    Working with The Cultural Architect has been 'mind-opening'.

    Working more directly on our own workplace culture and our collective understanding of wider cultural influences has helped us to mature as a practice. We now see opportunities in projects, where we may have previously been cautious and are able to tackle cultural indifferences much more directly.

    I'm not going to pretend it has been an easy journey (and we'll still somewhere near the beginning), but I don't think it was meant to be! I feel that I've also learnt a lot to take into my personal life, which has been very rewarding!

    Thanks Dian! 

    Wilf Meynell, Founder, STUDIO BARK

  • testimonials

    Practice culture is inherently complex and notoriously difficult to measure meaningfully so Dian’s new framework should be very welcome in our industry. She's embedded loads of valuable learning into this quick, accessible exercise. It’s given us a great baseline for internal discussions and several targeted ideas we can implement today.

    Thank-you!
     
    — Alasdair Ben Dixon, Collective Works 
     

  • testimonials

    Since starting Cultural Intelligence training with Dian in 2021, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of race and cultural differences, and I feel much more confident engaging in meaningful conversations with the team.  

    Most importantly, I’ve felt safe being honest about where I’m at in my own learning. I’ve been able to reflect on past workplace situations in a way that’s helped me grow personally and contribute to positive cultural change within the team. 

    I’ve had complete trust in Dian’s process, and there have been moments where I’ve seen immediate, practical impact from what we’ve explored together. 

    Sarah Broadstock, Director, Studio Bark 

Services

    • Workplace Culture Audits for behavioural change

    • EDI strategy Audits for business impact

    • Change management

    • Building Cultural Intelligence

    • Building Inclusive Brave Leaders

    • Building Effective Team Dynamics

    • Building Inclusive Workplace Cultures

    • Reclaiming the Narrative (Developing Racial Awareness)

    • Developing Behavioural Change with Cultural Intelligence

    • Purpose-driven creative exploration with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®

    • 3D Systems building with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®

  • We facilitate group and individual mediation sessions focused on exploring, understanding, and resolving conflict related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

  • Whether ad hoc or fully embedded, your Cultural Architect-in-Residence is a deeply involved partner in your organisation's transformation journey. Offering on-site expertise, we guide and implement transformative cultural changes, providing tailored, continuous support. Our flexible approach adapts to your needs, whether you require occasional interventions or a constant presence.

  • We curate and collaborate with an elite network of consultants and facilitators, each chosen for their unique strengths and specialised knowledge.

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