Leading Diverse Teams & Organisations

About the Course

This 5-day comprehensive Leading Diverse Teams & Organisations training course is designed to equip leaders, managers, and professionals with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to lead diverse teams and foster inclusion in the workplace. It will explore key concepts, best practices, and practical tools for effectively managing diversity and promoting an inclusive organisational culture. 

This immersive training programme is a meticulously crafted development experience aimed at equipping leaders, managers, and professionals with a robust foundation in both theory and practice, ultimately enabling them to excel in guiding diverse teams and cultivating a culture of inclusivity within the workplace.

In the contemporary global landscape, organisations increasingly recognise the value of diversity and inclusion as catalysts for innovation, competitiveness, and social responsibility. This programme serves as a responsive bridge between these aspirations and tangible results. It achieves this by delving deeply into several key components: knowledge enrichment, skill development, strategic proficiency, best practices and tools, and cultivating an inclusive culture. It involves not only understanding the value of diversity but also fostering an environment where each individual feels valued, respected, and empowered.

In essence, it transcends the conventional understanding of diversity and inclusion, venturing into the realm of transformation and impact. It equips delegates with the multifaceted knowledge, skills, and strategies required to lead diverse teams and organisations, thereby fortifying them to embrace the full potential of today's global, dynamic workforce.

Core Objectives

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Understand the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Create and promote an inclusive organisational culture
• Lead diverse teams effectively and manage conflicts constructively
• Practice inclusive leadership behaviours that foster teamwork and collaboration
• Develop and implement an inclusion action plan
• Measure and evaluate diversity and inclusion progress within their organisation

Training Approach

A blended learning approach drives this training course. It draws on various adult learning techniques such as action learning, experiential exercises, group discussions, video case studies, role play and self-reflection activities. The resulting variety helps delegates stay engaged throughout the programme, feel challenged and draw quick wins for their development. It also ensures delegates are exposed to ample opportunities to apply what they learn to the real-world challenges they face back in the workplace.

The Attendees

This training course empowers leaders and professionals with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to create a workplace that celebrates diversity, fosters inclusion, and leverages a diverse workforce's unique strengths and perspectives. By achieving these objectives, organisations can enhance teamwork, innovation, employee satisfaction, and overall organisational performance.

Likewise, it will be valuable to the professionals but not limited to the following:

• HR Professionals
• Team Leads
• Diversity and Inclusion Champions
• Leaders and Managers at all levels
• Anyone interested in Leading Diverse Teams and Promoting Inclusion

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: UNDERSTANDING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

• Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion
• Benefits of a Diverse Workforce
• Types of Diversity (e.g., demographic, cognitive, etc.)
• Implicit Bias and Stereotypes
• Diversity and Inclusion: Trends and Tools

DAY TWO: BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE CULTURE

• The Role of Leadership in Inclusion
• Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture
• Unconscious Bias
• Fostering Psychological Safety
• Building an Inclusive Culture: Trends and Tools 

DAY THREE: LEADING DIVERSE TEAMS

• Effective Communication in Diverse Teams
• Conflict Resolution in Diverse Settings
• Team Building and Cohesion
• Managing Cross-Cultural Teams
• Leading Diverse Teams: Trends and Tools

DAY FOUR: INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP

• Inclusive Leadership Behaviors
• Leading by Example
• Inclusive Decision-Making
• Empowering Diverse Talent
• Inclusive Leadership: Trends and Tools

DAY FIVE: IMPLEMENTING INCLUSIVE PRACTICES

• Developing an Inclusion Action Plan
• Measuring Inclusion and Diversity Metrics
• Addressing Inequities and Promoting Equity
• Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion Successes
• Applying Inclusive Best Practices