201 – Your Journey to Conscious Inclusion
Categories: Intermediary Level
Synopsis
- Duration: Half-Day On-line / Full Day In-Person
- Situ: On-Line or In-Person
- Format: Facilitated Workshop with Videos, Breakouts, Q&A
- Equipment: Internet, AV, Projector & Screen
- Room Layout: Class Room w/Break Out Areas
- Audience: Workplace, Club, Organisation
- Typical Delegate Size: 12 – 16 persons
- Cost: from £POA + VAT
Summary
This intermediary workshop, typically run as a whole day in person or half-day online, aims to be able to create an understanding and confidence in championing how a fully inclusive workplace and culture will allow people to thrive and perform at their best.
Who is this session for?
This session is most suited for managers, HR professionals or business owners to understand their responsibilities to embrace an inclusive and diverse workforce. To become challenged and to shift thinking into a more consciously inclusive mindset.
Aims and Objectives
1. UNDERSTANDING OUR INDIVIDUALITY
- The Power of Listening
- FREDA Principles
- Understanding our own identity
- Definitions of Diversity and Inclusion
- Dimensions of Diversity
- Understanding your own “Why of D&I”
2. INCLUSION vs EXCLUSION
- What does inclusion mean and what does it feel like
- Becoming Holistic, Active and Deliberate in our thinking
- Moving beyond the 9 Protected Characteristics
3. RECOGNISING OUR BIASES
- What are biases and blindspots and the sources?
- How we can challenge our thinking and perspectives
- Recognising biases that are common in the workplace
- How we can tackle and mitigate the impact of bias
4. POWER, PRIVILEGE AND INTERSECTIONALITY
- Understanding the definition of Privilege and how it impacts
- Explore how power dynamics can impact
- How we can use our privilege to create equity and level up
- Understand how our characteristics layer intersectionally
- Recognise institutional and societal constructs that impact
5. INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP
- Understand the core attributes of Inclusive Leadership
- Recognise why skills such as Emotional and Cultural Intelligence are key
- Understand the importance of adaptive and person-centric communications
6. THINKING INCLUSIVELY
- Understanding Conscious Inclusion
- Recognise the importance of Inclusive Design
- Nurturing a culture of belonging and psychological safety
- Develop an awareness of Mental Health and basic hygiene factors
7. 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
