OUR SERVICES
Our services go beyond theory. In one or two days, participants test real behaviours, apply new tools, and leave with changes that last.
We don’t measure learning through generic surveys. We track change through observable behaviours in real time. Our workshops and simulations place people in high-pressure scenarios where new thinking is applied immediately. This lets us capture what really matters; how people act, adapt, and grow.
OUR SERVICES
STRATEGIC WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING
Workshops and training sessions are designed for teams of up to 100 participants, offering an immersive experience that fosters close collaboration, hands-on learning, and meaningful team development. These sessions create an engaging environment where participants can build stronger connections, enhance skills, and grow together as a cohesive unit.
Our award-winning immersive simulations are designed for large-scale audiences, delivering powerful experiences that leave a lasting impact. Perfect for corporate events and functions with up to 300 participants, these simulations foster engagement, teamwork, and memorable learning moments that resonate long after the event.
IMMERSIVE EVENTS
For customised solutions, reach out to us, and we’ll design a bespoke intervention tailored precisely to your needs and goals
BESPOKE INTERVENTIONS
"The event sparked conversations, challenged perspectives, and left a lasting impact on how we think about the past and present."
What can we help with?
Diversity, Inclusion & Bias Training
Building Inclusive Workplaces
“Unconscious bias training doesn’t work; people just go back to square one.”
That’s not just a critique - it’s often reality. When inclusion is absent, the damage is real: missed talent, silenced voices, and harm that goes unspoken.
At Sidestream, we don’t shy away from discomfort; we design for it. Our workshops are visceral, immersive, and at times, unsettling - because exclusion is unsettling. Through lived, high-stakes scenarios, participants experience what it feels like when DEI fails - making reflection unavoidable, and change unforgettable.
Why Choose Our Training?
Tailored Scenarios, Not Templates
We design bespoke, high-stakes situations grounded in your organisation’s realities; no generic role-play, no copy-paste slides.
Lived Experience Meets Behavioural Science
Our facilitators blend research-backed psychology with real-world insight to guide participants through complex, emotionally charged topics.
Discomfort by Design
We create immersive, sometimes unsettling experiences; because understanding bias means feeling its impact, not just talking about it.
Key Focus Areas
Understanding Diversity & Inclusion
Focus on behaviours, not box-ticking
Connect diversity to real outcomes in teamwork and innovation
Identify where belonging breaks down in your culture
Unconscious Bias in Practice
Expose how bias influences everyday decisions
Work through realistic scenarios from recruitment to leadership
Apply practical tools to disrupt bias in the moment
Building Inclusive Cultures
Develop inclusive communication across all levels
Define allyship as action, not identity
Make inclusion a visible, daily behaviour
Responding to Microaggressions and Stereotypes
Recognise subtle patterns of exclusion
Build confidence to address difficult moments constructively
Strengthen team culture through honest accountability
Who Should Attend?
Leaders and Managers
HR Professionals
Teams aiming to improve workplace culture
Programme Formats
On-site workshops
Virtual sessions
Customised retreats and full-day immersive experiences
Outcomes
Greater awareness of diversity and bias
Stronger collaboration across teams
Tools to reduce bias in hiring and workplace practices
Strategies for inclusive leadership
Creativity & Innovation
Creativity is not a gift. It is a skill that can be learned, practised, and applied.
We go beyond standard tools like brainstorming and design thinking. Our programmes help teams unlearn rigid habits, adapt to uncertainty, and generate bold, practical ideas through action, not theory.
Participants collaborate in real time, respond under pressure, and build creative confidence through lived experience.
Unlock New Possibilities
Why Creativity & Innovation Matter
Stimulate Growth: Adapt and lead with creative thinking.
Foster Collaboration: Diverse ideas fuel innovation.
Gain a Competitive Edge: Stand out in the market.
Programme Highlights
The Creative Mindset
Shift from fixed habits to adaptive thinking.
Overcome blocks and rethink what's possible.
Use structured tools to spark new mental pathways.
Ideation and Innovation in Practice
Move beyond traditional frameworks like brainstorming and design thinking.
Learn how to frame problems, explore divergent solutions and evaluate ideas in uncertain conditions.
Experience what innovation looks like when stakes are real.
Collaboration and Creative Culture
Foster experimentation and risk-taking across teams.
Break siloed thinking and tap into diverse perspectives.
Build a culture where challenge is safe and creativity is expected.
From Ideas to Action
Translate ideas into viable strategies.
Experiment, test, and iterate in high-pressure simulations.
Develop the confidence and discipline to move from concept to implementation.
Who Should Attend?
Leaders and Entrepreneurs
Teams driving innovation
Creatives and product developers
Anyone seeking fresh solutions
Flexible Delivery Options
Workshops & Masterclasses
(Half-day or Full-day)Scenario weeks, designed with immersive settings and different teams, competing objectives
Outcomes
Increased volume and quality of ideas generated in cross-functional teams
Faster transition from ideation to implementation through applied decision-making
Improved psychological safety and willingness to take creative risks
Higher engagement scores in teams post-intervention (especially around autonomy and innovation)
More effective collaboration across departments with diverse thinking styles
Noticeable reduction in “idea-killing” behaviours and fixed mindset responses
Greater adaptability during periods of change, uncertainty, or disruption
Communication, Mindset & Teambuilding
Building Bridges, Not Barriers
We build the skills teams need to perform under pressure. This includes clear communication, flexible thinking, and coordinated action when it matters most.
Participants practise tough conversations, reframe setbacks, and test their mindset in realistic, high-stakes scenarios.
What These Skills Achieve
Foster psychological safety so teams can speak up, challenge ideas, and take risks without fear
Build psychological capital by strengthening resilience, optimism, and confidence under pressure
Improve collaboration through clear communication and shared emotional awareness
Turn conflict into growth by using tension as a trigger for better decisions and creative solutions
Programme Highlights
Psychological Tools for Resilience and Growth
Build resilience, optimism and self-efficacy using applied tools like Rewind and Reframe
Help participants shift from fixed patterns to flexible thinking in high-pressure situations
Effective Communication Under Pressure
Practise difficult conversations with real-time cognitive strategies
Strengthen clarity, empathy and adaptability in fast-moving or emotionally charged contexts
Confidence and Public Speaking
Develop public speaking skills through safe, structured exposure
Focus on audience connection, message delivery and managing nerves through practice
Collaborative Problem-Solving and Team Resilience
Equip teams to manage conflict, emotional responses and shared pressure
Build trust and cohesion through active group challenges and scenario-based exercises
Who Should Attend?
• Managers, team leads, and HR professionals looking to strengthen communication and resilience in their teams
• Cross-functional teams working in high-pressure or fast-changing environments
• Individuals who want to improve how they handle feedback, conflict, and collaboration
Flexible Delivery Options
Workshops & Seminars
One-on-One Coaching
Virtual or On-Site Sessions
Outcomes
Six weeks after training, participants demonstrate improved communication and conflict resolution in a follow-up applied simulation
Noticeable increases in confidence, clarity, and emotional control under pressure
Teams show stronger collaboration and faster problem-solving in simulated high-stakes scenarios
Reduction in reactive behaviour and tension, observed through real-time interaction and peer feedback
Higher levels of psychological safety, with more openness to feedback, challenge, and risk-taking in group settings
Consistent use of learned tools for managing stress, navigating disagreement, and maintaining team cohesion