Course description
This virtual session is designed to support a proactive approach to managing equality, diversity and inclusion. It covers the moral and legal aspects as well as the business case for diversity and inclusion – the importance of valuing individual differences at work and creating a positive working environment, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Anyone in organisations that need to create more awareness, get more buy-in to these important areas, promote positive behaviours, and minimise risk, including HR professionals, line managers and employees.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
- UNDERSTAND WHAT IS MEANT BY EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AND THEIR RELEVANCE TO ORGANISATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS AT WORK
- RECOGNISE THE MORAL, LEGAL AND BUSINESS CASE FOR PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
- KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF VALUING INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES AND TREATING PEOPLE WITH RESPECT, IN LINE WITH COMPANY POLICIES
Training Course Content
1. Welcome, agenda, overview
- Objectives and agenda
- The context – changes in society and drivers for organisations
2. Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Equality, diversity and inclusion – in practice
- Treating people fairly and objectively – the moral case
- The diversity / inclusion matrix – benefits and the business case
3. Organisational perspective
- What it means to your organisation
- Policies and procedures
4. Valuing difference
- Differences and potential conflict
- The human factor – a model of acceptance
5. Working with respect
- Dignity and respect at work
- Responsibilities – individual and organisational
6. Discrimination
- An overview of discrimination law
- Minimising risk and liability
7. Managing diversity and inclusion proactively
- A strategy for success
- Tackling challenging issues
- Creating a positive and inclusive culture
8. Action plans and next steps
Course delivery details
This programme can be tailored to particular settings.
This course is offered with two delivery methods:
- Virtual Classroom
- Tailored Group Traing for Groups Up To 12
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Maximum Performance
At Maximum Performance, we are passionate about improving the performance of individuals, teams and organisations. Our extensive portfolio of courses are offered via a range of flexible delivery options - including open courses, in-house training, webinars and virtual classrooms. We...