Respect: Inclusion at Work

What your team will learn

• Build policies and practices that support inclusion, equity and accessibility
• Spot unconscious bias and keep it out of the decisions you make
• Lead so every voice on your team is heard and valued
• Grow talent from diverse backgrounds and set a plan to keep inclusion going

1. Weeks1–2

   Understanding workplace inclusion

   1. Session 1
      Introduction to inclusion

      What inclusion is and why it matters at work, and how unconscious bias shapes everyday decisions.

   2. Session 2
      Inclusive policies and practices

      Policies that support diversity, equity and inclusion, plus accessibility and accommodation for employees with disabilities.

2. Weeks3–4

   Respectful communication and inclusive leadership

   1. Session 3
      Respectful communication

      Speaking with respect and listening actively, so people with different views understand and trust each other.

   2. Session 4
      Inclusive leadership

      How leaders shape inclusion on a team, and how to make room for every voice to be heard.

3. Weeks5–6

   Inclusive teams and decisions

   1. Session 5
      Building inclusive teams

      Bringing inclusion into hiring, teamwork and collaboration, and handling the conflicts that can come up in a diverse team.

   2. Session 6
      Making inclusive decisions

      Decisions that weigh different perspectives and treat everyone fairly and equitably.

4. Weeks7–8

   Developing people and reaching beyond work

   1. Session 7
      Workforce development

      Training and career paths that give employees from diverse backgrounds a fair route to growth and leadership.

   2. Session 8
      Inclusion beyond the workplace

      Working with outside communities and partners, and building diversity and inclusion into your social responsibility work.

5. Week9

   Sustaining respect and inclusion

   1. Session 9
      An action plan for inclusion

      Choosing concrete steps for respect and inclusion in your organization, and how to keep improving over time.

How the sessions work

• Case studies and role-playsWork through real workplace scenarios and practise applying inclusion in different situations.
• ReadingsRecommended articles and books on inclusion, diversity and respect at work.
• Discussion forumAn online space to share experiences, ask questions and work with peers.
• Feedback and coachingIndividual feedback and coaching from the trainer as you put the ideas to work.

Who it's for

• Managers and supervisors who lead diverse teams
• HR teams responsible for policy, hiring and career development
• Senior leaders setting their organization's approach to inclusion