Inclusive Leadership - Creating an Inclusive Workplace

Imagine a workplace where every voice is heard, every talent nurtured, and every individual feels truly valued. Creating such an inclusive environment isn't just a nice-to-have – it's a critical pillar of a transformative culture that drives innovation, engagement, and success.

Does your team truly welcome all voices?

Our cutting-edge programme delves deep into the heart of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I), equipping you with the knowledge and tools to forge a happier, healthier, and more harmonious workplace. Drawing inspiration from pivotal social justice movements and grounded in principles of anti-discriminatory practice and transformative justice, this course goes beyond surface-level diversity training. You’ll gain a profound understanding of heuristics, biases, and prejudices, learning how to recognise and address these challenges head-on.

True inclusivity goes far beyond traditional diversity metrics. While factors like race, gender, and age are crucial components, genuine inclusivity embraces the full spectrum of human difference—including diversity of thought, perspective, and experience. It recognises that innovation and excellence emerge when we bring together people who think differently, approach problems from various angles, and draw from distinct life experiences.

Key takeaways

After this module, you will be able to:

  • Understand the crucial role of ED&I in driving employee wellbeing and organisational success 
  • Develop skills to identify and tackle biases and discriminatory behaviours effectively 
  • Learn strategies to foster a culture of respect, empathy, and understanding 
  • Enhance employee engagement by creating an environment where all feel valued 
  • Gain practical tools to promote diversity and inclusion at every organisational level 
  • Align your leadership approach with principles of social justice and transformative change 
  • Empower your team to advocate for inclusivity and speak up against injustice 

“Really appreciated the thorough design of this programme that spoke to our learning needs. The insights provided are actual, easy to apply, and provide meaningful results.”

 - Silvana van Schaik from Morning Star

Module agenda

Module 1 – Exploring Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  

Definitions, Benefits, and Barriers  

Module 2 – Understanding Bias, Prejudice and Heuristics  

Intro to Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Perception, Confirmation Bias, Halo Effect, Strategies  

Module 3 – Cultivating Empathy, Respect and Collaboration  

Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Valuing Equality, Strength in Diversity  

 

Module 4 – The Inclusive Leader  

Principles, Strategies, Social Identity Theory, Case Study Ex  

Module 5 – Fostering an Inclusive Culture  

Contact Hypothesis, Diversity Wheel/4 Layers, Psychological Safety  

Module 6 – Creating a Plan for Change  

Practical Ex + Application of Learning 

Download the brochure

Check out our module brochure and how it can be combined with other modules to create the perfect development programme for you.

Book your place

Please contact us you if you have a question, if you need guidance about one of our programmes, or you or are looking for a leadership programme tailored to your organisation. We’ll also share a FREE copy of our Transformational Leadership toolkit.

Alternatively, you can email us or call our Leadership Helpline on 0800 059 0595.

We’d love to hear from you!

This is one of 14 modules in our Modular Leadership Development Programme where you can pick and choose the subjects you most need to develop in your professional journey.