Courageous Conversations: Challenging Discrimination

Within your role you will at times be required to challenge others’ behaviour because you think it is potentially discriminatory.

You might need to challenge in order to:

• Promote an inclusive and positive environment that is free of discrimination and that values difference
• Reinforce the policies and procedures of your organisation
• Ensure you do not breach the equalities legal framework

Knowing what, when and how to challenge can be tricky. There is some language and behaviour that is absolutely unacceptable such as language that is racist, sexist or homophobic or unlawful discrimination.

There are also many situations where it doesn’t seem so clear cut. In this course we’ll consider questions such as “What constitutes inappropriate banter?” or “They meant no offence, it was only a joke. Do I still need to challenge?”. You’ll come away with a clear understanding of when and why challenge is necessary.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this one-day workshop you will…

• Know about the forms of discrimination that are covered by the Equality Act 2010
• Feel confident about promoting equality and inclusion
• Know when it is necessary to challenge discrimination
• Understand the principles of constructive and respectful challenging
• Be able to challenge discrimination using a solution-focused approach

 

Contact: info@zebra.coop to book, or with any enquiries.