Having a diverse and inclusive team is proven to improve adaptability, innovation and communication, yet we often struggle to implement meaningful workplace diversity programmes. This course will help your staff to understand the issues behind diversity and increase their own awareness of DEI issues in the workplace. The course is practical and hands-on, using case-studies and discussion to put these issues in a practical context.

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Introduction

• Understanding diversity, inclusion and equity

• Dignity and respect

• Cultural and organisational norms

• Case studies

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Understanding your biases

• ​Labelling and stereotyping

• Recognising unconscious bias

• Confirmation bias

• ​Proximity bias and remote working

• Social and news-media effects

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DEI in the Workplace

• Recognising and managing micro-behaviours

• Bullying and harassment

• Leadership and allyship

• Providing feedback

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Specific diversity and inclusion issues

• Culture

• Workplace etiquette

• Gender

• Sexuality and gender identity

• Disability

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Who should attend?

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The course can be tailored to general staff (including a half-day or 1.5hr summary), team leaders or senior management teams. It is particularly effective if driven from the top of the organisation down. It can be provided online or in-person.

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Feedback from recent sessions:​​

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"Damien delivered an excellent morning which was very relevant and topical"

"Fantastic morning and I have lots more to learn!"​

"Great delivery from Damien. Good use of video"

 

(P.J. Hegarty Construction)​​