Introduction
To the unwary, managing a diverse range of people can be a potential legal and ethical minefield. An effective organisation is one which recognises and maximises the differences that exist within individuals whether they be age, sexual orientation, gender, race or disability. This course celebrates diversity in the workforce and highlights the many benefits that it can bring.

Typical Objectives:

	Achieving a clear understanding of diversity and the different forms it can take
	Understanding the differences between diversity and equal opportunities
	Recognising the benefits that diversity can bring to your organisation
	Understanding the current anti-discrimination legislation and how it impacts on the workplace
	Building a business case for introducing a culture positively embracing diversity into your organisation

Sample Programme
This programme provides an opportunity to discuss your experiences, attitudes, perceptions, beliefs and values concerning topics such as race, gender, ethnicity, culture, language and background. It will enable you to value the differences people from varied backgrounds bring to the organisation in order to promote a more inclusive work environment.

Outline

	Welcome and introduction
	Equal opportunities and managing diversity - an overview of legal content in an equal opportunities framework
	Focusing on our ideals that may not be reality, considering assumptions, attitudes, stereotyping and past life experiences
	Exploring identity by considering why are we part of one group and not another
	What helps and hinders inclusion and exclusion - considering individuals' thoughts, feelings and actions, and how to break inappropriate behaviour
	Looking at how our past life influences our views and makes us who we are, exploring what we have in common with other team members
	Looking at tools and skills which initiate change such as active listening and open-closed question
	Action planning

Activities to consider:

	Achieving Results through People
	Creating the Environment
	Giving & Receiving Feedback
	Winning Hearts & Minds

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