Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Training
Duration: 2 Days
Delivery methods:
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Group exploration and discussion led by facilitator
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Individual exercises and group exercises
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Presentation
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Questions and answers
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Practical exercises
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Case studies
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Problem solving
Overview:
Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Training provides participants with a thorough understanding of their role in creating and promoting a safe and welcoming work environment for colleagues and customers. Ensuring that a corporate organisation is aware of cultural and organisational bias can provide the foundation for a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Employers have a responsibility to create and promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, but what’s more, there is strong evidence to suggest that workplaces that not only participate in, but adopt and encourage diverse and inclusive workplaces have better economic standing and revenue.
Course objectives
By the end of this training course participants will be able to:
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Identify their own biases related to diversity and inclusion
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Understand and be able to articulate the difference between diversity and inclusion
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Understand and create a plan for adopting and incorporate diversity and inclusion in the workplace
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Identify situations in which further discussion and planning needs to take place in their own workplaces related to diversity and inclusion
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Create a plan for taking action after completion of the training
Target audience
This course is for employers and their employees who wish to adopt and foster a rich, diverse and inclusive workplace. It may be presented as part of on-the-job training for new employees or professional development for existing employees. Employers are encouraged to participate in this training as well in order to fully understand the role of a corporation in relation to diversity and inclusion training, awareness, adoption, and action.
Course Outline
Module One: Introduction to Diversity & Inclusion
Review of Objectives/ Logistics of Workshop
Difference between diversity and inclusion
Activity: Identify opportunities to foster diversity and/or inclusion in the workplace
Module Two: Understanding Diversity at a Deeper Level
What is diversity and how does it apply to the workplace?
Activity: How to begin developing a diverse workplace today - actions to take
Module Three: Understanding Stereotypes in the Workplace
Identifying your own stereotypes
Activity: Review of case studies to identify stereotyping issues in the workplace
Working with biases in the workplace
Module Four: How to Break Down the Barriers to become Diverse and Inclusive
Identify barriers and biases
Activity: How to develop solutions with stakeholders in order to overcome biases in the workplace
Module Five: Improving Communication Skills in the Workplace
Verbal communication cues and triggers
How to listen effectively
Activity: Review of case studies to identify verbal triggers for inclusive behaviour in the workplace
Module Six: How to Improve Non-Verbal Communication Skills in the Workplace
Taking ownership of your communication skills
How to read others’ communication skills
Activity: Why you shouldn’t rely on non-verbal communication during job interviews
Module Seven: Sensitivity in the Workplace
How much is too much?
Where do you draw the line?
Activity: Accommodation in the workplace
Module Eight: Discrimination and How to handle it
What to do if you experience discrimination or have to facilitate issues related to discrimination
Strategies to prevent discrimination
Activity: Identify instances of discrimination and create plans for prevention and reconciliation
Module Nine: Managing Discrimination and Inclusion Complaints
Gather the facts
Determine solutions for a positive outcome
Activity: Review of sample sheets and conducting interviews
Module Ten: Conclusion and Overview
Review of Modules
Creating a plan for workplace diversity and inclusion goals
Activity: Discuss and create takeaways for action items
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