The CIC experience

Three pillars.
One connected journey.

Knowledge builds understanding. Capability converts understanding into practice. Relationships sustain progress through collective action.

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Knowledge &
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Capability
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Events &
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A year-round member experience

From insight to
organisational impact.

Each pillar strengthens the next, creating a practical ecosystem where members learn, build capability and form trusted relationships.

CIC Three Pillars: Knowledge and Learning, Capability Building, and Events and Networking

Knowledge informs action. Capability embeds practice. Relationships accelerate collective progress.

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Three pillars. One connected experience.

Each pillar has a distinct role. Together, they turn knowledge into capability, relationships and sustained organisational progress.

Knowledge & Learning

Everything your team needs to know about inclusion.

Stay informed with curated research, benchmarks, best practices and global insights relevant to the evolving workplace.

Members access

  1. Industry Research ReportsResearch, benchmarks and trends designed to inform inclusion strategy.
  2. Seramount Global WebinarsPerspectives from an international research and practitioner ecosystem.
  3. Quarterly CIC NewsletterCurated thought leadership, member stories and emerging workplace insights.
  4. Customised City InsightsLocation-level intelligence that helps organisations respond to employee needs.
  5. Inclusion Best PracticesPractical approaches drawn from India’s peer community.
The outcomeKnow what is changing. Know what others are doing. Make better decisions.

Capability Building

Turn inclusion intent into institutional capability.

Develop the people, skills and internal systems required to translate ambition into consistent practice across leadership, HR, DEI and employee communities.

Members can

  1. Certify Inclusion LeadersNominate employees for Avtar’s professional certification pathways.
  2. Learn through Avtar AcademyAccess specialised courses that build practical inclusion capabilities.
  3. Engage Senior LeadersJoin an annual executive briefing on emerging trends and actionable strategies.
  4. Strengthen ERG LeadershipAccess a focused annual session for stronger engagement and impact.
The outcomeBuild capability that endures beyond individual programmes and campaigns.

Events & Networking

Where inclusion leaders meet, trust builds and partnerships form.

The most valuable insight can come from someone who has already faced your challenge. CIC creates the right conditions for those conversations throughout the year.

Members experience

  1. CIC India Webinars & Panel DiscussionsEvidence-based conversations relevant to the Indian workplace.
  2. Leadership RoundtablesRole-specific, facilitated conversations in a confidential environment.
  3. Bi-annual Member EventsIn-person opportunities to exchange experience and strengthen community.
  4. Flagship Annual ConferencesPreferred access to Avtar’s Segue, POI and MACC conferences.
  5. Founding Members SummitAn exclusive annual forum to reflect, connect and co-create what comes next.
The outcomeMeet peers. Build trust. Exchange experience. Create momentum.
Join the Circle

Turn shared knowledge into collective progress.

Connect your organisation with a trusted community committed to advancing inclusive workplace cultures.

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