The Fearless Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practitioner
Leading DEI with Impact and Sustainability 2024
Roman Ruzbacky, Fiona Krautil, Tom Verghese.
Foreword by Moira Rayner.

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BRISBANE BOOK LAUNCH
Following on from our successful book launches in Melbourne and Sydney in 2024, we warmly invite you to our Brisbane book launch on the morning of Friday 21 February 2025.
Join authors Fiona Krautil, Roman Ruzbacky for an interactive discussion and Q&A, moderated by James Hare, on what it means to be a fearless DEI practitioner in a time of uncertainty and resistance. We will discuss some of the qualities, traits and practices of the fearless DEI leader, including longevity and contributing to the legacy of others, and ‘finding your fearless’.
We will also touch on two DEI frameworks that we have created. One is to influence others, called the 3H model – Head, Heart and Hands. When effectively utilised, all three elements work together to champion the DEI transformation agenda. The second framework is a leadership model which represents leading one’s Self, Teams, and Organisations (STO). For effective DEI strategy design and execution, all three elements must work together.
Event Details
- Friday 21 February 7.30am to 9.00am
- Michael Page, 100 Creek Street Brisbane City, QLD 4000
- Free Book Launch Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-fearless-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-practitioner-event-tickets-1136963982879?aff=oddtdtcreator
- A signed copy of the book can be purchased at the event
- 10% of book sales will be donated to The Indigenous Literacy Foundation
- Thanks to our host partner Michael Page
About the Book
To make real change in the world of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, you can’t settle for ordinary. You must be bold, vulnerable and courageous. You must become a fearless practitioner. Brilliantly attuned to the opportunities and challenges of driving impactful DEI leadership in a range of settings, this book offers a pragmatic and engaging approach to embedding sustainable change for practitioners at all career stages. Written by a trio of seasoned, passionate experts, this is not just another book of DEI theory. Instead, it gets to the heart of implementing meaningful, evidence based DEI systemic change from the ground up. This rich collection of personal insights, case studies, strategies and tools show you how to tangibly integrate DEI into the fabric of organisations, building resilience and adaptability alongside an ongoing career with purpose.

Roman Ruzbacky Fiona Krautil Tom Verghese
About Roman Ruzbacky & Associates
Our consultancy in Melbourne, and Australia wide, offers services to help you achieve your diversity, equity and inclusion vision. We work with people and organisations who are serious about their DEI practice and embedding DEI in their DNA as it is critical to their success and sustainability.
Being active on evidence-based DEI methodologies, we help you build trust, competency to positively impact your people and business and drive innovation. We are not afraid to do things differently, to ensure that diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging is a lived and breathed experience. We can help you bridge the gap between ‘rhetoric and reality’ and ‘policy and practice’ and do your work with authenticity. We provide a personalised and accessible level of service, teaching you what we know, so you can do the work independently and with confidence.
At the core of the work is the belief that people should be treated with dignity and respect, and have the ability to participate in all aspects of work and public life so that they can reach their full potential.
We specialize in the following areas:
- Consultancy and advice on the co-design, re-invigoration and implementation of diversity, equity and inclusion frameworks, strategies and action plans
- Data analysis of gender equity and intersectional data, pay equity and WGEA and Victorian Public Sector requirements
- Facilitation, focus groups and education programs in Equal Employment Opportunity, Contact Officer, Complex Issues, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Cultural and Psychological Safety
- Establishing networks that work
- Organising forums, summits and events on contemporary issues and DEI practice
- We are available for speaking engagements
- We can connect you with other national leaders, networks and experts in diversity and inclusion
We help you and your organisation by
- Increasing confidence in your diversity, equity and inclusion practice
- Helping leaders to develop a clear narrative and rationale for DEI
- Raising consciousness and building competency in DEI practice
- Building diversity data literacy and intersectional analysis of diversity data
- Mainstreaming DEI strategies (focusing on leadership, employment practices and culture)
- Helping you realizing your DEI vision to enhance your public image, brand and reputation
- Getting your people excited and confident in their diversity, equity and inclusion practice
We also pride ourselves in providing a personalized and accessible level of service.
Roman Ruzbacky & Associates acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians who hold strong cultural wisdom and knowledges throughout these lands. We acknowledge the enduring spirit of Elders past, present and future generations.
A relationship grows in positivity and strength, when grounded in a foundation of truth, and when we walk together with courage.
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