Programme
Workshop 1: Divresity and Inclusion in Practice | Workshop 2: Effective Communication and Leadership on Diversity
Session 1: Inclusion Literacy
What is Diversity and Inclusion?
Participants will be introduced to the concepts and topics of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace and will be provided with the tools to determine where they are in their Diversity and Inclusion journey.
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Definitions and Concepts.
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What is bias? Why Bias?
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Bias Vs Stereotype
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Intersectional Identities: Why do we need a different approach to inclusion and diversity?
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The D-Word: Breaking the Taboo: “Difference Blind” Vs “Difference Smart”?
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Making a business case for diverse and inclusive workplaces
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What are the 6 C-traits of Inclusive Leadership?
Session 2: Confronting Bias in the workplace
Where it all starts: Hire Differently
Participants will be able to see how bias (conscious and unconscious) shapes our expectations, influences who we consider “fit” and what are the consequences of biased recruitment processes (from job posting to selection) and day-to-day management. We will also discuss strategies for recognizing and disrupting bias.
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Examine the biases that influence the selection process:
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Unconscious bias
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Cultural bias
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Systemic or Institutional bias
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8 strategies for disrupting bias in recruitment
Manage Differently: Welcome to the team
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Examine the impact of the most common forms of everyday bias in the workplace
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Affinity bias;
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Confirmation bias;
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Social comparison bias;
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Attribution error
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Gender Biases:
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Maternal bias;
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Competency/Likability trade-off bias;
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Performance attribution bias
Bias and professional advancement:
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Performance:
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Prove me wrong: potential vs accomplishment
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Overestimation and underestimation of competence
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Perception of successes, failures, mistakes
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Credit attribution and competence: smart vs lucky
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Impact from others / Impact from self
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Internalization of bias
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The problem of perception with affirmative action / quotas
Dealing with Diversity Backlash
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What is diversity backlash and why does it happen?
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4 strategies to deal with diversity backlash
Session 1: Successful Intercultural Communication:
Participants will understand what is required to successfully manage a diverse team and turn diversity into an asset.
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The impact of cultural differences and common traps and problems
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How to promote and develop a global mindset
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Who needs to adapt?
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Developing Intercultural Fluency
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Don’t be afraid of cultural faux pas
Session 2: What Does it Mean to be an Ally?
Participants will learn how to tackle bias, become an ally and implement the concepts and strategies developed in the workshop daily.
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What are the characteristics of an ally?
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5 steps to be an ally or an active bystander?
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How to encourage bystander intervention?
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How to tackle exclusive behavior and language in day-to-day situations?
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Diversity and inclusion as a strategy to prevent workplace harassment
Session 3: Now What?
Closing session to discuss and reflect on what we have learned in the workshop, how it can be applied and implemented and what are the areas of development.
This session is to be considered a safe space for honest discussion on this topic.
