Inclusive Leadership

Course Introduction

Effective leadership is an essential attribute in today’s workplace and leaders are increasingly called upon to role model an inclusive style that truly embraces diversity and creates a culture of inclusion. This can present a challenge as leaders seek to navigate what is considered helpful and acceptable in a changing world. Inclusion and diversity mean different things to different people. Within teams and organisations, leaders need to develop a shared awareness and language amongst their peer group to enable them to talk openly about these topics. They also need practical skills and approaches that will support them to develop a more inclusive personal leadership approach.

What will participants learn?

Our workshop for people leaders is highly engaging and interactive. We quickly get to the heart of some of the terminology and definitions to create clarity. Recognisable examples and scenarios are discussed, and we invite input from the participants to make it real. Practical tips and actions are shared to help your leaders foster a more inclusive leadership approach. This workshop is relevant to people leaders, of any seniority.

Content

  • 01
    Context and outcomes
  • 02
    Definitions of inclusion & culture and how they link to your employees, clients and competitors
  • 03
    Understand unconscious bias – what it is, why we have it and the implications for inclusive leadership. Includes examples of common workplace biases and associated impact
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    Explore how to create inclusion and belonging, including how to create psychological safety
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    Practical tips and actions for a more inclusive leadership approach
  • 06
    Personal reflections, actions and next steps.

Working with Inclusive Group

Inclusive Group will work with you to understand the context for your workshop. This involves a 20-minute discovery call where we explore:
  • 01
    The background and ‘cultural norms’ of this topic in your organisation
  • 02
    An overview of the participant group(s)
  • 03
    Scenarios or examples relevant to your organisation that we can use during the workshop
  • 04
    Anything else pertaining to the successful delivery of the workshop

Details

  • 01
    Virtual delivery via Inclusive Group Zoom or your own platform
  • 02
    In-person delivery at your office or offsite venue (travel expenses will apply)
  • 03
    Suitable for up to 25 participants
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    ​Customisation of workshop content is available (design fee will apply)
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    Please contact us to discuss how this workshop will complement your current activity

Follow-Up

Talk to us about our additional learning tools, such as nudges, videos and podcasts, to deepen and extend your participants’ understanding and application of this topic.