| DIVERSITY AWARENESS
This one day workshop offers an introduction to diversity, engaging
staff on what may be a new and challenging area. The workshop will
provide delegates with a definition of what diversity means, the
broad range of issues that it covers and how it relates to 'equal
opportunities'. Delegates will begin to develop an understanding
of relevant employment legislation relating to equality and diversity.
Harassment and grievance will also be explored, as well as how language
can unintentionally cause offence. The workshop will look at live
workplace simulations, set in an office environment, presenting
issues around ethnicity, disability, sexuality, gender, ageism and
bullying. The workshop aims to give delegates greater confidence
and awareness of diversity at work.
What is the Aim of the workshop?
The workshop will enable participants to:
- Have a shared understanding of diversity issues
- Understand the relevance and importance of diversity within
organisations
- Identify the barriers to valuing diversity, effective team working,
policy making and service delivery
- Identify actions to integrate diversity practice into their
role and function
Who should participate?
This one day workshop is for all levels of staff from all organisations
and would be particularly beneficial to those who have received
little or no previous training on diversity issues. Those who feel
they already have an understanding of diversity will find that this
course provides a more comprehensive, detailed outlook.
What does the package include?
- One workshop for up to 20 participants, including workbooks
for delegates to use in the workshop and then keep for future
reference
- One Astar facilitator and a team of professional actors (or
use of Astar's Diversity Awareness video, if applicable) - this
workshop uses Astar's Theatre for Learning
- A one hour phone consultation before the workshop to ensure
outcomes and context are relevant
- An evaluation summary of learning outcomes and action points
and the opportunity to discuss this with an Astar Consultant
What do we need to provide?
Astar asks that the client provide the following:
- The workshop venue: 1 main conference room (of suitable capacity)
and 1 syndicate room (if possible) with appropriate equipment
(chairs, flipcharts, etc.)
- Lunch and refreshments for the participants, facilitator and
acting team
- If your organisation has any policies relating to diversity
that you would like included in the workshop material, these must
be supplied 15 working days prior to the workshop
- Astar will need to be notified of all final details (delegate
numbers, venue address, etc.) 10 working days prior to the workshop
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