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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Fostering an Inclusive Workplace

This training course is suitable for learners of all levels and all job roles, as everyone within and outside of the workplace has a responsibility for supporting equality and diversity and promoting inclusion.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Understand the key concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Recognise the importance of fostering inclusive environments.
  • Identify unconscious biases and their impact on decision-making.
  • Develop strategies to create a culture of belonging in the workplace.

Outcomes

  • To improve interpersonal communication amongst team members from diverse backgrounds.
  •  To foster an inclusive work environment that values cultural differences.
  • To enhance overall team well-being and collaboration.

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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Fostering an Inclusive Workplace

Accredited by:CPD

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Course Outline:

Understanding EDI - Overview of diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence. Importance in the workplace

  • Key Concepts:
    • Defining equity, diversity, and inclusion.
    • The difference between equality and equity.

Unconscious Bias

  • What is Unconscious Bias?
    • Definition and examples.
    • How biases form in the brain.
  • Impact of Unconscious Bias:
    • Effects on hiring, promotions, and team dynamics.
    • Case studies of bias in real-life workplace scenarios.
  • Strategies to Mitigate Bias:
    • Techniques for self-awareness.
    • Using structured decision-making to reduce bias.
  • Overcoming Bias and Stereotypes - Understanding unconscious bias and its impact on teamwork. - Activity: Self-reflection exercise to identify personal biases. Wrap-Up & Reflection

Building an Inclusive Culture

  • Activity: Group discussion on personal experiences with diversity.

  • Introduction to frameworks (e.g., Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions, Trompenaars’ Model).

  •  Activity: Breakout groups analyze case studies on cultural misunderstandings.

Communication Styles Across Cultures

  • Different communication styles (direct vs. indirect, high-context vs. low-context).
  • Key Pillars of Inclusion:
    • Psychological safety and belonging.
    • Recognising and valuing different perspectives.
  • Practical Strategies:
    • Inclusive language in communication.
    • Collaborative decision-making.

Allyship and Advocacy

  • What is Allyship?
    • Characteristics of effective allies.
    • Moving from performative to impactful allyship.
  • Taking Action:
    • How to support marginalized colleagues.
    • Advocacy in decision-making and leadership.

Action Planning and Commitment

  • Reflection Activity:
    • What actions can you take to foster EDI in your workplace?
  • Group Discussion:
    • Sharing personal commitments and takeaways.
  • Developing an Action Plan:
    • Identifying next steps for individual and organisational change.