IDEA in Action

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility

The question about focusing on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) is no longer an “if?”, but rather “when and how?” While there are many business and financial reasons for this imperative, what we all know intuitively is that it is the right thing to do. But that can be easier said than done. Without the right training, an IDEA strategy remains well-intentioned words on paper, and an organization’s diversity potential is not channelled for maximum performance and success.

Creating, fostering and sustaining inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplaces is everyone’s responsibility. We should all play a part in fostering an environment where every person can bring their whole selves to work, and learning the right behaviours and skills is the first step to getting there. In this training, participants will learn the key IDEA concepts and will receive practical and tangible tools to help create workplaces of inclusivity and belonging.

Results You Can Expect

  • Understanding of foundational IDEA terms and concepts
  • Understanding barriers to access
  • Recognition and management of unconscious biases and how to tackle them
  • Understanding of cultural dimensions to build cultural competence
  • Awareness of the impacts of power and privilege
  • Building workplaces of belonging and being an ally

Key Focus Areas

  • Dimensions of diversity
  • Equity in the workplace
  • Accessibility and beliefs / assumptions
  • Workplace biases
  • Cultural competence
  • Power and privilege
  • Inclusive leadership

Target Audience

It is about being inclusive, so it’s for everyone!

Formats – more

In-house (on-site or virtual)
  • ½-day workshop or 1-day workshop or can be delivered in shorter modules
  

Testimonial

I really enjoyed the session — sometimes D&I sessions can be preachy, and I wasn’t sure how 3 hours virtually was going to be. However, I thought it was masterfully facilitated. The breakout groups are fantastic, and work even better than in person because there’s no lost time. The video-sharing also worked really well. And of course, the content was very good.

I really appreciated the way the concept of “privilege” was handled, since the word can be such a turn-off. The facilitator using her own story was helpful and she did it in a way to say, “I’m on this journey myself”, which I think made people feel more comfortable.

Hilary Stoddart
Director, Human Resources
Law Society BC