Customised Learning Programmes for Managers

• Recognising and building a picture of equality and diversity in the workplace and appreciating different attitudes
• An understanding of the importance of management’s role in championing equality, diversity and human rights – and why these are different, yet inter-related
• The value of excellence in embracing equity in your organisation – 6 preconditions to a successful Diversity Strategy

• Current legislation the new Equality Act 2010, and the impact it may have for you
• How managers identify discrimination
• How to deal with discrimination issues directly and effectively
• Understanding the different attitudes towards equality
• The leadership role to promote and encourage equality and diversity at work

• A greater awareness of the role of managers in leading the organisation’s approach to Equality and Diversity
• A deeper understanding of the entire subject and its importance in any organisation
• Awareness of the current and impending laws
• A significant lowering of the risk of discrimination through lack of awareness and a reduction in the threat of legal challenges
• Wider understanding of impending new legislation and what management must do to comply

• A real understanding of discrimination and harassment, what is acceptable or unacceptable, and how to deal with unacceptable behaviour at any level
• Management approaches that minimise potential conflict and confrontation leading to higher morale and motivation
• Confidence for managers to identify and deal with situations that could develop into major issues
• A plan for the management team to implement significant changes as a group and in their own areas of responsibility

• Exploring equality and diversity – delegates explore that there are more hidden differences between human beings than those in their teams, which are immediately recognisable from sight or sound
• Business benefits - wider recruitment, diverse teams increasing creativity and innovation, improved responsiveness to markets and communities, enhanced procurement
• Understanding legal obligations and the consequences to an organisation and to individuals when failing to comply with them.
  
  Case studies are used to examine the consequences when the legal process is brought into play. This covers the impact on individuals and the organisation, in terms of the effect on atmosphere, reputation and time of key management in responding to litigation
• Exploring the relevant laws with specific reference to the new Equality Act 2010 and the new requirements that will require changes in the way that aspects of the seven strands are managed.
  
  Relevant and thought provoking case studies are used to involve delegates to explore issues surrounding the strands of equality:
• Equal opportunities

• Discrimination:

• Age
• Disability
• Gender
• Transgender (Gender identity)
• Sexual Orientation
• Race and ethnicity
• Religion or belief

• The law at work
• Organisational obligations

• Beyond the legislation – what can we do to identify and prevent discrimination and harassment?
  
  What are the signs that someone is discriminatory or harassing a colleague, how to confront situations and settle them productively?
  
  Delegates work on practical scenarios, which provide challenges to managers in their work life
• Group Action Planning - delegates bring together their views and concerns and agree what they can do as a group to take value from this programme back into the organisation

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Half day

Folder, workbook, handouts, pen and certificate of attendance

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Up to 15 people

Righttrack programmes are energetic, exciting and highly participative, which create an impact and motivate participants to learn and embrace change

We utilise a blend of learning methods: practice sessions, group workshops, scenario-driven learning, assignments, self managed learning, shared group learning, accelerated learning and structured group learning