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This programme is designed to provide managers with an up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of the key aspects of equality and diversity issues. It provides a practical understanding of these issues, exploring why people are treated differently at work and promoting best practice to support managers in creating and maintaining diverse teams.

Module 1 - Learning About Difference at Work

• Learn about the sorts of differences and similarities that exist between people in the workplace.
• Explore some of the underlying reasons for human behaviour that can result in people being treated differently at work.
• Learn the underlying concepts of “equality and diversity” including “stereotype”, “prejudice” and “discrimination.”

Module 2 - Rights and Responsibilities Under UK Law

• Learn the basics about UK anti-discrimination law.
• Understand your rights and responsibilities under the law and employers’ policies.
• Give you some options for putting this into practice.

Module 3 - Communicating and Co-operating With Dignity

• Enable you to ensure that your team and your customers are treated with dignity and respect.
• Explore some of the ways people think differently and understand how this can contribute to the perpetuation of stereotypes and prejudices.
• Identify ways to discuss and challenge the way you and your team members think about valuing diversity in employment.

Module 4 - Develop a Positive Working Environment

• Explore some approaches to developing a positive working environment.
• Learn about some diversity issues for selecting the right team in a fair way.
• How to give feedback to change unacceptable behaviour and prevent harassment and bullying. 

Who is this FLEX programme suitable for?

All managers who have a need to update their understanding and knowledge of equality & diversity issues at work.

Outcomes for the Business:

• Ensures that all Managers have an up to date and in depth knowledge of all aspects of equality and diversity issues.
• Produce clear guidance on legislative requirements and the implications of non compliance on managers and the business.
• Develop positive working environments.

Outcomes for the Individual:

•  Provides practical understanding of equality and diversity, legislation.
•  Promotes best practice to support managers in creating and maintaining diverse teams.
• Understand the cultural differences within teams and how to adapt communication to promote effective collaboration.
• Develops the skills in approaching unacceptable behaviour.

Acquired Competencies - Communicating & Responding / Team Membership / Developing Others / Concern for Order.