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Diversity and Inclusion Training for Managers

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Diversity and Inclusion Training for Managers

Gain: This informative diversity and inclusion training course will provide an in-depth dive into the area of diversity and inclusion, including what is meant by neurodiversity, inclusive bias, positive and inclusive workplaces, transitioning, stereotyping, and much more. 

Purpose: Develop and increase learners’ understanding of what is meant by diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Understand and recognise what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour in the workplace. The course is designed to increase the learner’s knowledge of how to be more inclusive regardless of an employee’s beliefs, opinions, and background. 

Audience: This course is specifically designed for managers, any person in large companies, SMEs, or the public sector, business owners, or HR professionals who want to start driving the diversity and inclusion agenda.

Expertise: Delivered by our trainers, who have vast and best-practice knowledge and application of soft skills development.

Delivery: virtual classroom or in-person training .

Cost: Contact us for a quote.

COURSE OUTLINE

Diversity and Inclusion

  • What does Diversity and Inclusion mean?
  • Diversity efforts worldwide
  • Management Responsibilities
  • Legislation framework
  • Creating inclusive work environments

Employment Equality in Ireland

  • Employment Equality in Ireland
  • Types of Discrimination
  • What are dignity and respect at work?
  • How can you incorporate dignity and respect better into your workplace?

Unconscious Bias

  • Case Law
  • What is unconscious bias?
  • Attitudes
  • Stereotypes
  • Prejudice
  • Unconscious Bias summary
  • What is important?
  • How can we reduce it?

Workplace Culture and Teamwork

  • Utilisation of company policies and your options
  • Negative Workplace Culture
  • The power of one: what can I do now to make a difference?
  • Do’s and Don’ts

Key considerations for managers

  • Management Responsibilities
  • Legislation framework
  • Creating inclusive work environments
  • Supporting Diversity, Neurodiversity and Gender Identity
  • Fostering Neurodiversity in Recruitment
  • Driving Dignity and Respect Policies
  • Measuring Diversity and Inclusion
  • Tackling microaggressions
  • Reduce unconscious Bias
  • The power of one: lead by example

Course Overview

This diversity and inclusion training for managers is designed to educate and teach what is meant by diversity and inclusion in the workplace, look at how to start embedding an inclusive culture and discuss the key considerations for management.

This diversity and inclusion training course provides in-depth information on stereotyping, biases, and creating positive workplace cultures that embrace inclusivity and equality.

The course provides an insight into the key pieces of legislation in Ireland that impact driving diverse and inclusive workplaces, as well as practical tips and considerations for embracing and embedding diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  

About The Course

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this diversity and inclusion training course, managers will:

  1. Have a greater understanding of the meaning of diversity and inclusion
  2. Gain knowledge of legislation surrounding equality within the workplace
  3. Have an understanding of the importance of dignity and respect in the workplace
  4. Promote equality and manage diversity effectively
  5. Gain an overall greater understanding of how unconscious bias can influence thinking
  6. Learn how it affects our perceptions, decisions and how we interact with each other

Who Is The Course For?

This diversity and inclusion training course is designed for anyone in a management or leadership role in an SME, large company, public sector, business owner, or HR professional who wants to drive and lead a culture of diversity and inclusion in their organisation.

This course is designed to inform and educate on employment law in the areas of diversity, inclusion, and equality and the policies that will need to be amended and tailored. The course is designed to provoke thought on how managers can embed diversity and inclusion.

Skills Gained

As learners navigate their way through this diversity and inclusion training course, they will be exposed to the prevalent areas of diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace.  

You will gain skills such as:  

  • Knowing the practical things managers and leaders can do to embed and drive a culture of diversity and inclusion.  
  • Learners will gain knowledge of legislation surrounding equality within the workplace and how to proactively promote equality and manage diversity effectively. 
  • Gain insight into how stereotyping and biases can negatively impact workplace cultures.  

Benefits Of The Course

Experts: Delivered by a team of experts who can provide practical insight into how to drive a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Experience: Our specialist team has vast experience in assisting organisations embracing diversity and inclusion, knowledge, and case law experience linked to dignity and respect.

How to apply it: the facilitator will invite the participants to participate in plenary discussions, prompt and provoke thought on embedding diversity and inclusion, and promote discussions to facilitate learning in the room.

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Get in Touch

We would love to hear from you. You can contact us as below:

 Dublin:
The HR Suite, 13 Upper Baggot Street,
2nd Floor, Dublin 4. DO4 W7K5

 Kerry:
The HR Suite, Pier 17 Dingle Road,
Tralee, Co. Kerry. V92 R6DX (HQ)

 Cork:
The HR Suite, 12 South Mall,
Centre, Cork. T12 RD43

[email protected]+353 (0)1 901 4335+353 (0)66 7102887

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FAQ’s

What is diversity and inclusion?

Diversity and inclusion is ensuring everyone is treated equally and feels accepted and safe while at work, where people are supported, ideas are welcomed and opinions are counted.  

Diversity means brining different people together in the same workplace and inclusion refers to living and working with inclusive and conscious behaviours and attitudes, one where biases and stereotyping do not exist.

How to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

There are so many ways to promote and incorporate diversity and inclusion in the workplace, from diverse recruitment policies, to equal opportunities around development and promotion, cultural days, learning and getting to know our colleagues and ultimately creating a workplace that is safe for everyone and people feel comfortable to contribute to conversations and open up about their background, identity and preferences.

Why is diversity and inclusion important?

Diversity and inclusion is so important in today’s world as it creates a positive workplace, one that is accepting of everyone, where colleagues are not afraid to speak up and contribute ideas. In today’s work landscape it is important to have a diverse and inclusive workplace as it drives a strong team culture, it is a solid foundation for attracting, retaining and developing a robust workforce.

What other services do the HR Suite offer?

As HR consultants, The HR Suite offer many services such as having an employment law consultant assigned to your account, helping with your recruitment process, or any general HR services you would like to outsource to professionals.

HR Training courses is another area we specialise in.  Some include an employment law course, leadership development programme, workplace wellbeing course, people management course, management development programme, diversity and inclusion training, time management course, conflict management course, menopause in the workplace training, performance management course and more. Check them out on our HR training page.

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