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Valuing Diversity
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, religion 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 participants to use in the workshop and then keep for future reference
- One Astar facilitator to deliver the workshop
- Use of video scenarios raising issues around equality and diversity
- A phone consultation with your workshop facilitator prior to the workshop taking place to ensure that the objectives and delivery is relevant to your organisation
- 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?
- 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 and facilitator
- Any relevant organisational literature to be included in the workbook
- Astar will need to be notified of all final details (delegate numbers, venue address, etc.) 10 working days prior to the workshop
View movie - What is Equality and Diversity
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