Learn | Build | Grow | Levels 1 & 2
The learn, build, grow levels comprise of the following:
Level 1:
Unconscious Bias
Microaggressions
Diversity and Inclusion
Level 2:
Bullying, Harassment, and Incivility
Inclusive Recruitment
Inclusive Leadership
Below is a brief synopsis of each module that is part of the Learn, Build, Grow framework, along with some of the results and benefits for both employees and legal organisations, as well as for BAME members of the legal profession. This framework aims to enhance employees' performance, ultimately impacting economic growth.
Level 1:
Unconscious Bias: Understanding and addressing unconscious biases that affect decision-making and interactions in the workplace.
Microaggressions: Identifying and mitigating subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory comments or actions.
Diversity and Inclusion: Promoting a culture of inclusivity and valuing diverse perspectives.
Level 2:
Bullying, Harassment, and Incivility: Addressing and preventing negative behaviors that harm workplace culture and employee well-being.
Inclusive Recruitment: Implementing fair and unbiased hiring practices to attract diverse talent.
Inclusive Leadership: Developing leadership skills that foster an inclusive and supportive work environment.
By participating in these modules, legal organisations can create a more inclusive and supportive workplace, leading to improved employee engagement, retention, and overall business success.
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Unconscious Bias
We all have implicit bias, or unconscious bias, which impacts our actions and decision-making. We are all prone to jumping to conclusions, misjudging people, and favoring some individuals over others. Learning to recognise the impact of unconscious bias and minimising its potentially harmful effects creates an inclusive organisational culture. This leads to benefits such as elevated productivity, increased company brand reputation, and improved work satisfaction, among other positive outcomes. By addressing unconscious bias, we can foster a more inclusive and supportive work environment for everyone.
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Microaggressions
Many employees experience microaggressions and other incivilities at work. Even if the offender believes the microaggression is harmless, it can create a hostile environment, which can be tantamount to discrimination or harassment. This can lead to issues related to mental health and well-being, negatively affecting workplace experience and staff retention. Addressing and mitigating microaggressions is crucial for fostering a more inclusive and supportive work environment, ultimately benefiting both employees and the organisation as a whole.
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Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion have become CEO-level issues, particularly within legal services. Demonstrating a commitment to increasing diversity and developing inclusive workplace cultures is paramount in improving performance and well-being. Establishing a sense of belonging among employees leads to higher levels of engagement and satisfaction. When employees feel more connected at work, they tend to work harder and smarter, producing higher quality work. Embracing diversity and inclusion not only benefits employees but also drives business success and growth.
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Unconscious Bias - Level 1
Learn | Build | Grow | Session
As a result of participation, learners will:
1. Increase their understanding and awareness of bias.
2. Recognise common types of bias and potential triggers.
3. Appreciate the potential adverse impact unconscious bias has on individuals and organisations.
4. Receive an introduction to ways to challenge personal bias and minimise its impact on decision-making.
5. dentify ways to reduce bias in the workplace.
6. Enable employees to make a positive difference in the legal sector.
By addressing these key areas, we help create a more inclusive and supportive work environment, ultimately benefiting both employees and the organisation as a whole.
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Microaggressions - Level 1
Learn | Build | Grow | Session
As a result of participation, learners will:
1. Understand what constitutes a microaggression or everyday act of incivility.
2. Appreciate the negative impact of microaggressions and incivilities.
3. Gather a greater understanding of the experiences of marginalised groups and the emotional and psychological impact of language, both verbal and non-verbal, and the messages being transmitted.
4. Reflect on their own personal microaggressions.
5. Explore and establish personal and professional boundaries.
6. Practice challenging people perpetrating microaggressions and low-level incivilities in a safe and supportive environment.
By addressing these key areas, we help create a more inclusive and supportive work environment, ultimately benefiting both employees and the organisation as a whole.
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Diversity and Inclusion - Level 1
Learn | Build | Grow | Session
As a result of participation, learners will:
1. Expand their understanding of diversity (protected characteristics, the Equality Act, and beyond).
2. Recognise how exclusion happens in the workplace and its impact on people’s lives.
3. Explore how to utilise diversity and inclusion to build better teams.
4. Practice the skill of challenging non-inclusive behavior.
5. Gain ideas on how to challenge non-inclusive behaviours at work.
6. Recognise their responsibility in helping to create a more inclusive working environment.
7. Identify practical actions to create a more productive, healthier, and mutually supportive organisational culture.
By addressing these key areas, we help create a more inclusive and supportive work environment, ultimately benefiting both employees and the organisation as a whole.
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Bullying, Harassment & Incivility
Bullying behaviors tend to be more actionable because most organisations have policies addressing them. However, not all bullying or harassment is overt. Microaggressions and other low-level incivilities often exist below the surface, yet they have a significant impact on day-to-day employee experience, mental health, and staff retention. Addressing these subtle but harmful behaviors is crucial for creating a healthier, more inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. By tackling both overt and covert forms of bullying and harassment, we can foster a supportive and respectful workplace culture.
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Inclusive Recruitment
The benefits of a diverse workforce include improved performance, access to different perspectives, greater creativity and innovation, and better customer insight and communications. All these and more have been linked to effective diversity policies in high-performance organisations. Getting recruitment right is key. It gives you access to a wide talent pool, which is crucial to organisational growth within a multicultural market. By focusing on inclusive recruitment practices, legal organisations can ensure they attract and retain the best talent from diverse backgrounds, fostering a more innovative and productive work environment.
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Inclusive Leadership
Inclusive leadership involves being aware of one’s own biases and preferences while actively seeking out and considering different views and perspectives to enable better decision-making. Inclusive leaders see diverse talent as a source of competitive advantage and inspire diverse individuals to drive organisational and individual performance towards a shared vision. By fostering an inclusive leadership approach, legal organisations can create a more supportive and innovative work environment, ultimately leading to greater success and growth.
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Bullying, Harassment & Incivility - Level 2
Learn | Build | Grow | Session
As a result of participation, learners will:
1. Understand organisational expectations of behavior and the significance of even low-level acts of incivility.
2. Learn definitions of bullying, harassment, and victimisation, as well as individual responsibilities.
3. Explore different perspectives on bullying, harassment, and what constitutes inappropriate attitudes and behaviors.
4. Gain confidence to challenge inappropriate attitudes and behaviours.
5. Appreciate what lies behind workplace bullying and its harmful effects on individuals and teams.
6. Develop awareness of what constitutes inappropriate and harmful behavior in the workplace and be willing to advise and support victims.
7. Identify practical actions to create a healthier, more inclusive working environment.
By addressing these key areas, we help create a more inclusive and supportive work environment, ultimately benefiting both employees and the organisation as a whole.
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Inclusive Recruitment - Level 2
Learn | Build | Grow | Session
As a result of participation, learners will:
1. Understand how a diverse and inclusive workforce benefits an organisation.
2. Recognise how personal bias may influence their actions.
3. Appreciate the barriers potential candidates can face and what reasonable adjustments can be made.
4. Learn how to improve recruitment outcomes by ensuring that documentation and selection processes are fair and inclusive.
5. Develop awareness of how biases can inadvertently undermine the recruitment and selection process.
6. Appreciate other factors that contribute towards cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce.
By addressing these key areas, we help create a more inclusive and supportive work environment, ultimately benefiting both employees and the organisation as a whole.
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Inclusive Leadership - Level 2
Learn | Build | Grow Session
As a result of participation, learners will:
1. Appreciate the personal and organisational challenges facing leaders aspiring to create a more inclusive workplace.
2. Recognise the need for leaders to develop an inclusive mindset to get the most from a diverse workforce.
3. Understand the proven key elements of inclusive leadership, including a range of associated skills and capabilities.
4. Develop a plan to put learning into action and continue to improve managerial performance in the workplace.
5. Identify ways to become a more inclusive leader.
6. Explore methods to help a diverse workforce feel like they can do their best work and progress.
7. Adopt an inclusive leadership approach to managing teams.
8. Improve key aspects of managers' and/or team leaders' leadership approaches.
By addressing these key areas, we help create a more inclusive and supportive work environment, ultimately benefiting both employees and the organisation as a whole.
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