Training Courses

Managing Diversity

Course Aims:

This course is aimed at managers to raise awareness about the importance of Diversity in organizations today. It is designed to give a broad overview of their management role and responsibilities in creating a positive working environment.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course participants will be able to:
  • Understand the main legislation that underpins Diversity.
  • Recognise the benefits of managing Diversity to the organisation.
  • Develop an awareness of cultural differences in behaviour.
  • Challenge unacceptable behaviour.

Duration:

1 Day

Diversity context
  • Defining and managing Diversity
  • The business case for Diversity
Current legislation
  • The legislative framework
  • Legislation that underpins Diversity
Key elements
  • Race and sex discrimination
  • Disability discrimination
  • Harassment and bullying
Work environment
  • Creating a positive working environment
  • Impact of stereotyping and prejudice
  • Challenging unacceptable behaviour
  • Developing your staff and providing Diversity objectives and targets
  • Practical exercises
Service environment
  • Identifying the diverse nature of the organisation and the business’s client base.
  • Ensuring socially inclusive services
  • Practical exercises
Action planning
  • Transferring learning back to the workplace
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