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Diversity Strategies for the Workplace
Diversity encompasses many dimensions and brings together different perspectives and experiences. This training provides a foundation for developing diversity purposefully and applying it effectively in everyday work.
When we think about diversity, we often focus on ethnicity or race. However, diversity includes many different dimensions that are frequently overlooked. Employees bring diverse perspectives, ways of thinking, and experiences to the workplace, which can lead to innovation and creative solutions when diversity is recognised and managed intentionally.
This introductory training on Diversity & Inclusion provides an overview of how to manage different forms of diversity in the workplace and apply appropriate concepts across organisations of varying sizes. Participants explore why diversity management requires more than good intentions and how organisational structures, leadership, and processes influence inclusive practice.
Failing to manage diversity effectively can result in employees feeling insecure and unable to perform at their best. This not only limits the benefits that diversity can bring, but may also lead to significant organisational losses, such as reduced productivity or engagement. Using best-practice examples, the course demonstrates how diversity concepts can be applied in practice and adapted to different organisational contexts, supporting participants in developing a sustainable and inclusive workplace culture.
Topics and Content
- Fundamentals of diversity management
- Why diversity management? Introduction and business case
- Legal framework (e.g. the General Act on Equal Treatment – AGG)
- Overview of key diversity categories:
- Age
- Disability
- Ethnic background
- Gender
- Religion
- Sexual orientation
- Working with the Diversity Charter
- Practical examples from large organisations and public institutions
- Concepts for small and medium-sized enterprises
- Embedding diversity management within the organisation: roles and responsibilities
- Diversity management in practice
This seminar is ideal for
- Professionals who want to strengthen diversity within their organisation
- Anyone seeking an introduction to diversity management
Your benefits
- Learn how diversity management can contribute to organisational success in times of skills shortages
- Gain an overview of opportunities and challenges related to the six key diversity categories
- Become familiar with practical examples and concepts suitable for organisations of all sizes
