A 90-minute virtual session
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.
Learning Objectives
- 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
Workshop information
Virtual session outline
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
