Open Programmes Human Resources Management
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE

This programme focuses on fostering a truly inclusive workplace that not only produces innovation but results in happier and Healthier teams. The programme drills deeper on practical learning and tools around Inclusive Leadership, Disrupting Unconscious Bias, and Intercultural Essentials. Companies within the top quartile for diversity are 21% more likely to have good financial performance than companies in the bottom quartile—probably because of having a broader understanding of market needs. Diversity has also been correlated with higher rates of innovation and companies are starting to pay attention. A strong diversity and inclusion strategy can help your organization attract top talent and drive innovative results

Programme Objective

Participants will be able to:
1. Evaluate unconscious biases in the workplace
2. Engage elements of inclusion and diversity
3. Understanding of different styles of diversity
4. Enhance organizational culture in their team and company
5. Explore attitudes, skills, and knowledge in supporting diversity and social inclusio

Programme Modules

1. Diversity and Inclusion around the World
2. Diversity and Inclusion Challenges and Benefits
3. Optimizing Diversity on Teams
4. Measuring Diversity and Inclusion in workforce
5. Inclusion Literacy and Six C-Traits for Inclusive and Healthy Workplaces
6. Confronting Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
7. Gender Equality and Sexual Diversity
8. Phases of Diversity Dexterity
9. Communicating Policies and Procedures to Employees

Programme Outcomes

At the end of the programme participants will be able to:
1. Understand and develop the knowledge of differences in discrimination
2. Learn and apply methods to improve the psychological safety of all employees
3. Recognize unconscious bias and how it affects the way that people perceive and react to others
4. Develop action plan to promote inclusion
5. Identify and assess stereotypes and prejudices that may influence behaviour in workplace

Target Participants

CEOs, Executive Directors, Top Executive and Management staff, Managers and Supervisors at all levels, Customer Care Specialists, Business Development Managers, HR Specialists, Talent managers, Training and Capacity Development Managers