Diversity and Cultural Awareness

The Diversity and Cultural Awareness training promotes cultural sensitivity and understanding among individuals from diverse backgrounds. It covers topics such as unconscious bias, discrimination, and building relationships across communities.

The course encourages open conversations and helps individuals challenge their biases, creating a more inclusive and respectful workplace and environment.

Key benefits of
this course

By completing this training, participants will be better equipped to build relationships across cultures, challenge their biases, and contribute to a more diverse and inclusive workplace.

This is a full day course but can also be tailored to fit into a half-day session, addressing your organisation's most relevant needs.

Learning outcomes
and objectives

  • Develop cultural competence and sensitivity

  • Understand the impact of unconscious bias and stereotypes

  • Learn strategies for addressing discrimination and harassment in the workplace

  • Exploring relationships across diverse communities

Course outline

Part 1

Introduction to diversity and cultural awareness

  • Understanding diversity and cultural awareness

  • The importance and benefits of diversity in the workplace

Part 2

Unconscious bias and stereotypes

  • Recognising and overcoming unconscious bias

  • Impact of stereotypes on workplace relationships

  • Strategies for addressing bias and stereotypes

Part 3

Cultural competence

  • Understanding cultural differences and similarities

  • Cultural norms and values

  • Communicating across cultures

Part 4

Discrimination and harassment

  • Types of discrimination and harassment

  • Legal and ethical issues in the workplace

  • Creating a safe and inclusive workplace

Part 5

Building relationships across communities

  • Networking across communities within the workplace

  • Bridging differences in communication styles

  • Building trust and relationships across cultures

Part 6

Interactive content

  • Group discussions

  • Case studies

  • Interactive exercises

  • Individual and group reflection

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