Diversity Management

Training Outline

Unpacking Diversity 

• Unpacking Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in The Workplace
• 7 Biggest Diversity Issues in the Workplace
• 8 Amazing Benefits of Cultural Diversity in the Workplace
• Difference between superficial and deep-level diversity
• Diversity management process and skills required
• Employment issues
• How well do you manage diversity in your unit?
• What does diversity mean to us?
• How can diversity help our company?
• In what ways do we already celebrate diversity?
• How does diversity fit in with our company values?
• What can we do to bring everyone to the table?
• Is our organisation ready to include everyone at the table?
• How can we use diverse points of view to succeed?

Focussing on Inclusivity and Tolerance

• What is inclusivity?
• What is tolerance?
• Why is being inclusive and tolerant important in our organisation?
• Understanding the importance of non-binary pronouns
• A simple guide on how to use non-binary pronouns
• How to promote a culture of gender equality
• Gender Inclusive Language
• How to unlock gender diversity in our workplace
• How can we promote tolerance in our workplace?
• Are we acknowledging the individual and their contributions in our workplace?
• How can we improve our support of our teams in our workplace?
• How to create trust and psychological safety within our teams

Promoting Cultural Sensitivity

• Company culture vs Personal culture
• Specific steps you can implement that promote cultural sensitivity.
• Questions to ask someone to learn about their culture.
• The South African Cultural landscape unpacked.
• Why do South Africans call themselves a rainbow nation?

Avoiding Stereotyping 

• Unpacking stereotypes
• What are stereotypes?
• Identify common stereotypes.
• What is the impact of stereotyping on individuals in the workplace?
• What is stereotyping and how to avoid this
• What is unconscious bias and how avoid this
• Tips on how to positively manage perceptions

Creating an inclusive culture.

• Key strategies and benefits of an inclusive workplace
• Building an inclusive workplace structure: 4 issues to consider
• How to promote an inclusive environment in your workplace
• How can we start a dialogue to improve diversity in our workplace?