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WORKSHOPS-201-Trans-Inclusive-Organisation

201 – Building a Trans Inclusive Organisation

Categories: Intermediary Level

Tags: Transgender, Non-Binary, Inclusion, Trans, Workplace, inclusive leadership, LGBTQ+, Inclusive Culture, Inclusive Practises

SYNOPSIS

  • Duration: 3 to 4 hours
  • Situ: On-Line or In-Person
  • Format: Facilitated Workshop with Videos, Q&A
  • Equipment: Internet, AV, Projector & Screen
  • Room Layout: Class Room
  • Audience: Workplace, Club, Organisation
  • Typical Delegate Size: 12 – 16 persons
  • Cost: from £POA + VAT

Summary

This interactive workshop runs as a half-day, online or in-person, and aims to help you build a more transgender-inclusive organisation. The core objectives of this workshop will focus on engaging with HR or D&I Professionals to assist in building implementable policies and procedures. It dives deeper into the challenges faced by trans, Non-binary, and gender-diverse people in the workplace, be they clients, customers, or members.

This session focuses on creating and leading an organisation that makes a safe working environment for trans individuals and empowers them to feel psychologically safe and reach their full potential in employment. It teaches an understanding of language, terminology, gender identities, and allyship that can be implemented effectively in the workplace. The overall takeaway from this course is to equip your company with practical strategies that you can use to cultivate a more trans-inclusive organisation.

 

Who is this session for?

This session is intended for all EDI and HR professionals in an organisation who are developing or influencing policy in regard to Transgender, Non-binary or Gender-Diverse individuals. Managers and Supervisors who are looking to become more confident in supporting their trans colleagues will also benefit from this session.

 

Aims and Objectives

1. INTRODUCTION
  • What is trans-inclusion?
  • Why do we need trans-inclusion?
  • What are the common pitfalls we need to avoid?
2. RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF BASIC EMPLOYEE HYGIENE FACTORS
  • Establishing the importance of an inclusive culture
  • Recognising the need to build psychological safety and trust
  • Understanding the fundamental elements of a psychologically safe environment
  • What are the key attributes of an inclusive leader
3. UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS OF TRANS INDIVIDUALS
  • The principles of trans-inclusion; Identities, Language, Terminology and Allyship.
  • Explore challenges faced by trans people in the workplace
  • Highlight challenges when transitioning at work.
  • Recognise the need for trust.
  • Understand the issues faced by trans people in their private lives that can impact work performance.
4. FUNDAMENTALS OF BUILDING A TRANS-INCLUSIVE ORGANISATION
  • Look at ways organisations can engage and support trans individuals. Understand what “looks good” when it comes to policies and procedures
  • The challenges when implementing new policies and building trust
  • Ideas for respecting the needs and identities of Trans Clients/ Customers
  • Building an effective Workplace Allies programme
5. IMPLEMENTING A TRANS-INCLUSIVE CULTURE IN YOUR WORKPLACE
  • Spreading a Culture and Ethos to support your Workplace or Organisation
  • Ideas for respecting the needs and identities of Service Users, Clients or Customers
  • Becoming effective Workplace Allies – Advocating and Educating
6. REFLECTION AND ACTIONS
  • Commitment to “What can I do” / “What can we do”
  • Reflection on personal learning and takeaways
  • Top Tips and Takeaways
  • Commitment to action

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