Three Mottos for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (half day/3.5 hour course)
Diversity takes a wide variety of visible and invisible forms – many more than those protected by law (race, age, disability etc). A staff team composed of people from many backgrounds and identities, with varied personalities, skills and perspectives, has many advantages. But such differences can also be a source of tension, misunderstanding and even hostility.
In this interactive workshop, delegates will consider three models to guide our approach to working with diversity. They provide touchstones to aid empathy, give valuable insight on our interactions and, taken together, can greatly improve equality & inclusion.
Through discussion of different case studies, we consider: why some people ignore or deny the discrimination that others experience; how to respond to misunderstandings or offence; and the impact of our inner narratives on our interactions.
Course topics:
Which aspects of diversity are protected by law and why?
Identifying unintentional discrimination and why it is often hidden from us
Separating intention from impact in communication
A practical technique for overcoming division and misunderstanding