Consulting & Training
Consulting and Training
Community Business’ consulting and training practice support organisations through expert training, facilitation and consulting to advance their DE&I initiatives. Our facilitators are seasoned inclusion practitioners with lived diversity experience in different markets in APAC and globally.
Our work includes:
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Strategic development for DE&I programs and policies
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Market and regional benchmarking
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Maturity assessment of organisations through dimensions of DE&I
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Leadership, ERG and Executive Engagement
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Human Resources and Recruiter education
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Reviewing and/or localising policies, procedures, strategies and training
Our philosophy:
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Offer agile solutions
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Prioritise continuous collaboration
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Customise offerings to client needs
We offer diversity, equity and inclusion trainings via practical and informative facilitated learning programmes backed by our body of research in the region. If you do not see what you are looking for here, reach out to our team to see our fully training capability.
Organisations may choose a one-off training session or multiple in a series to best support their needs.
Why us?
Clients come to us because our programmes are:
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Practical in their application
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Delivered by expert facilitators
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Grounded in credible research
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Focused on global, regional and market-specific trends
Signature Training Programmes
Although we pride ourselves on developing bespoke programmes and solutions for clients, Community Business can deliver more “off the shelf” training to meet the more basic or generic needs of a business. Similarly, we showcase our offering and thought leadership through our open programs in the Professional Series – an annual Community Business curated program showcasing our offering and those of experts and innovators in the field.
Delivery and Design
Depending on learning outcomes, our sessions may include a mix of:
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Expert presentation
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Best practice sharing
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Facilitated discussion
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Insightful videos
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Experiential engagement
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Case studies / simulated scenarios
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Role playing / theatre-based
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Market or regional specific context sharing
All content is tailored to client needs and may be delivered virtually or in person.
Audiences
We consult and train global audiences across all organisational levels, from C-suite senior leaders, to junior individual contributors.
Language capability
As our focus is on Asia and our expertise spans the breadth of diversity, inclusion and sustainable business. We can deliver content in multiple languages including but not limited to:
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English
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Cantonese
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Mandarin
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Hindi
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Filipino
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Korean
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Japanese
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Vietnamese
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Bahasa Malaysia
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Bahasa Indonesia
Our Facilitators
Our team has extensive experience in responsible and inclusive business practices in Asia, as well as solid experience in developing innovative and impactful consulting and training solutions. We also have diverse backgrounds in business, HR, banking, technology, marketing, communications, counselling and corporate governance.
As a regional business we have team members located in Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangalore, India, along with presence in Canada, Australia and the UK. In order to meet needs for localisation and language, we also work with associates to deliver our content or deliver complimentary content or services to ensure we provide a holistic solutions.
Our Facilitator Profiles
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Janet Ledger
moreChief Executive Officer, Community BusinessAs Chief Executive Officer, Janet drives the overall strategic direction and sustainability of Community Business. -
Jeiz Robles
moreDirector of DE&I, Community BusinessJeiz is the Director of DE&I at Community Business in Hong Kong -
Len Nguyen
moreClient Solutions Manager, Community BusinessLen Nguyen leads client engagements, working with organisations to build equitable and inclusive cultures. -
Ron Sampaga
moreSenior Manager, Consulting & Training, Community BusinessRon oversees the Consulting and Training team, specialising in driving transformational change. -
Scot Jones
moreSenior Programme Manager, LGBTQ+, Community BusinessScot oversees the LGBTQ+ team, focusing on programme development, strategy, and implementation. -
NG Yee Lin
moreConsultant, Community BusinessYee Lin is responsible for consulting, training design and delivery in Community Business. -
Blake Chan
moreProgramme Associate, LGBTQ+, Community BusinessBlake is the Programme Associate for the LGBT+ team at Community Business in Hong Kong -
Sarah Chan
moreProgramme Associate, LGBTQ+, Community BusinessSarah is the Programme Associate for the LGBT+ team at Community Business in Hong Kong -
Asha Nair
moreDirector of Operations, Community BusinessAsha is the Director of Operations at Community Business in Hong Kong
Chief Executive Officer, Community Business
Janet Ledger
With over 40 years of work experience, Janet has built a successful career as a senior leader covering a broad range of disciplines. Prior to joining Community Business in 2019 as the Chief Operating Officer, she led strategic business planning, programme management, corporate governance, change management, organisational effectiveness and talent development. Originally from Brisbane, Australia, Janet is now based in Hong Kong.
Janet specialises in strategic leadership, organisational development, and fostering inclusive environments, leading Community Business in its mission to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across Asia. She works with teams to open channels of communication, develop talent, and create inclusive environments that drive organizational success.
Other Information:
Janet holds a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences from Swinburne University of Technology and an Advanced Diploma in Programme and Project Management. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, alumni of The Women's Foundation Mentoring Programme of Hong Kong, and a member of the 30% Club of Hong Kong Steering Committee.
Director of DE&I, Community Business
Jeiz Robles
Prior to joining Community Business, Jeiz worked with IBM in various capacities for 14 years. As APAC Marketplace Diversity Leader, she leveraged on IBM's experience and thought leadership on global diversity & talent management to build and strengthen customer relationships and identify new business & collaboration opportunities for IBM within the Asia.
Prior to joining Marketplace Diversity, she worked with IBM Consulting leading delivery of HR & Talent Services for various industries globally. Jeiz's decade of experience in the company has revolved around leading HR services through transformation, robotic process automation and analytics. She has lead user-centric innovation by use of Design Thinking and Agile ways of working.
As a passionate champion for inclusion, her work with the LGBT+ community in her country has pioneered inclusive programs in ASEAN region which other companies have followed suit gaining several recognitions worldwide.
Outside her various experience in IBM, she is one of the Trustees for the Philippine Financial & Inter-industry Pride (PFIP) where she ran industry-leading initiatives including publishing the PFIP Playbook, founding its Advocacy by Leadership Enablement Program, ran and speak on its Leadership Forums, Pride summits and more. She also was one of the Co-chairs of the Philippine Business Disability Network and recognising the importance of intersectionality and Diversity and Inclusion beyond the workplace, she and her wife have Cofounded The National Inclusion Council of the Philippines that have enabled them to reach and support LGBTQ+ youth and enable workplace inclusion for the local government.
Client Solutions Manager, Community Business
Len Nguyen
Being Vietnamese-Pakistani and having lived in Shanghai and Hong Kong, Len's expertise lies in addressing topics such as race, culture, inclusive recruitment and mitigating unconscious bias. Len has a particular focus on the growing use of AI in DE&I initiatives. Through interactive workshops, Len empowers organisations to foster belonging, amplify marginalised voices and drive sustainable change. Len delivers trainings in both English and Vietnamese.
A lifelong learner, Len stays at the forefront of the DE&I field by contributing to podcasts and speaking at conferences.
Senior Manager, Consulting & Training, Community Business
Ron Sampaga
Ron's expertise lies in leadership development, sales enablement, team building, customer service and personal branding. He is proficient in developing and facilitating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programmes that promote understanding, respect, and inclusive practices within organisations.
Ron has successfully facilitated transformative learning initiatives in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan, and Taiwan. He delivers trainings in both English and Tagalog.
Ron's dedication to continuous professional growth is evident in his extensive credentials, which include certifications as a DiSC Trainer, Life/Executive Coach, and Master Trainer. He believes that training is not merely to inform, but to inspire.
Senior Programme Manager, LGBTQ+, Community Business
Scot Jones
Scot specialises in LGBTQ+ programme development, strategy, and implementation. His expertise spans diversity and inclusion, with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ issues in the workplace and broader community. Scot delivers comprehensive LGBTQ+ programmes and strategic consulting, leveraging his extensive experience to provide valuable insights and practical solutions for organizations seeking to enhance their LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts.
Scot graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a degree in Psychology. In his free time, Scot is an active volunteer with various organizations in Hong Kong, demonstrating his commitment to social justice and community engagement beyond his professional role.
Consultant, Community Business
NG Yee Lin
Yee Lin specialises in inclusive leadership, coaching culture in organisations, building allyship, and mentorship programmes. She integrates coaching elements into her training delivery to create interactive and impactful experiences, enriched with sharing of lived experiences.
She aims to inspire individuals and teams to recognise and amplify their strengths, fostering a healthy work culture.
Programme Associate, LGBTQ+, Community Business
Blake Chan
Prior to Community Business, Blake worked in various roles related to human resources, administration, fitness training, and customer service. He studies part-time at the University of Hong Kong and holds a BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, graduating with First Class Honors. He is fluent in Cantonese, English, Mandarin and has a beginner level of Spanish.
Programme Associate, LGBTQ+, Community Business
Sarah Chan
Prior to Community Business, Sarah worked at Midnight Blue as a student intern, an NGO supporting Hong Kong male sex workers, and was responsible for newsletter publications and content creating for social media. She is also a co-producer of a Cantonese podcast show, Gyakutenitoru, discussing Hong Kong social issues through literature, movies and music. She provides technical support for recording sections and sound engineering.
Sarah is a graduate of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology. She is native in Cantonese, fluent in English and Mandarin. Her preferred pronouns are she/her.
Director of Operations, Community Business
Asha Nair
Asha is a seasoned operations leader and CXO advisor with over 25 years of strategic leadership in driving large-scale transformations and standardizing operations. She excels in establishing robust governance frameworks, streamlining processes, and delivering substantial cost savings while ensuring sustainable growth. Her expertise lies in designing and implementing solutions that prioritize financial prudence, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency, all while aligning operations with organizational goals.
Prior to joining Community Business, as SVP at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia-India (CBAi), she led end-to-end global workforce management and vendor engagement for a 3,000+ FTE business unit, while also overseeing business management for the India wing of 1000 FTE’s.
A global Indian, Asha hails from southern India, was born in the north, studied in the west, and fell in love with Europe during her stay in Romania and Hungary. Proficient in English, Hindi, Malayalam, and elementary Romanian, she is currently based in Bangalore, India.
Asha holds a degree in Hotel and Nutrition Administration and has earned certifications in Lean Six Sigma, ontological coaching, and outcome-based coaching from ICF-accredited institutions, reflecting her deep interest in cultural and social anthropology.
Outside of work, she is an avid nature photographer, finding inspiration in the natural world. She is dedicated to fostering inclusive, customer-centric teams and is passionate about continuous growth. Asha is committed to driving meaningful change as Community Business embarks on its next evolutionary journey.
Consulting & Training Bundles
Community Business is now offering 5 training packages that encompass a variety of topics to foster positive changes within the workplace. These bundles aim to accomplish more than an awareness session following a workplace incident; but a journey of continuous learning and growth for both the individual and the organisation. DE&I (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) training, when done right, will translate into creating a workplace culture where employees experience psychological safety and feel a sense of belonging. That is, they feel accepted—and celebrated—for who they are.
Clients
Since Community Business was established over 15 years ago, we have engaged with MNC’s, including Fortune 500 and FTSE 500 employers. We have delivered many DE&I programmes aimed at creating increased workplace inclusion, more responsible leaders and greater workforce diversity at all organisational levels.
Clients of our Training and Consulting services in the last three years include companies from the following industries across Asia.
