Race Champions Learning Pathway
What we offer
Our Race Champions Learning Pathway is a collection of bespoke learning solutions specifically designed to help our clients learn ways to support, advocate and ally for colleagues at work who belong to ethnic minorities groups.
Our aim is to help clients reach their EDI goals no matter where they are in their maturity journey. We know clients are keen to learn practical ways to change and improve experiences and opportunities for ethnic minority groups and those who face discrimination at work because of their race. We help clients feel empowered to take conscious positive action by improving the quality of what they know, navigating emotional intelligence better, and building skill and confidence when having conversations around race and ethnicity that might be uncomfortable.
Our Race Champions Learning Pathway includes a variety of learning solutions such as interactive webinars for large groups, face-to-face or virtual workshops for smaller groups, and 1-1 coaching for targeted learning needs. We work with you to create a package that meets your needs. All our solutions come with supporting resources tailored for your needs, such as slides, videos, role plays, case studies, and digital workbooks. We can also create digital microsites for easily accessing resources and sharing communities.
Here is a typical example learning journey for attending one of our workshops
All our solutions are designed to accommodate a wide range of individual and group learning styles and can be tailored for a range of audiences. We think it is also important we tailor our approach to suit the context. We have strong expertise in tailoring our approach any audience level ranging from senior and executive leadership, line managers, steering groups, and other functional groups. The list below is an example of what we can deliver.
Inclusive Leader
Description:
Our Inclusive Leader programme consists of two x three-hour workshops. It aims to help leaders address the impact of bias in decision-making, develop the ability to identify and leverage privilege, and role-model allyship with confidence. It is designed for senior leaders who wish to develop greater fluency when discussing race and ethnicity in the workplace and gain a robust understanding of how and why ethnic inclusivity benefits the organisation. Cohorts are limited to small groups to create the conditions for high psychological safety and a supportive space for deeper more challenging discussions to happen.
Format:
Complete pre work questionnaire, attending 2 x 3 hour workshops (ideally with a 1-2 week gap), complete follow up action plan activities. We also recommend attending follow up coaching session 90 mins two months after the programme.
Target Audience:
Senior leaders and executive leadership sponsors from organisations within the membership. This programme would best suit organisations that need to see executive buy in for the ethnicity and race agenda coming from the top.
Included in this package
- Two 30 minute scoping meetings
- Pre work questionnaire
- Bias testing (optional)
- Slide deck
- Small handout/aide memoir (optional)
- Post training – rec further reading or activities.
- Coaching for teams or individuals
Example Topics & Learning objectives
- Get clear on what it means to be an Inclusive Leader and the roles and responsibilities that go with this label.
- Develop the ability to leverage privilege, act as an ally, and champion the cause of racial equity for colleagues and team members, with a focus on building the confidence to speak up on behalf of ethnic minorities.
- Gain an understanding of the visible and invisible barriers faced by minority groups and the reasons behind these challenges, enabling leaders to actively address and remove these within their teams and organizations.
- Acquire the skills to build greater cultural awareness and strategies to avoid unintentional microaggressions, fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment.
- Learn how to create psychological safety within teams, establishing a foundation for building a high-performing, diverse, and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued and heard.
- Recognize and address the impact of bias in decision-making systems and structures, particularly during performance management and throughout the employee life cycle, to ensure equitable opportunities for all team members.
- Develop improved fluency and emotional intelligence when discussing issues related to race and ethnicity, allowing leaders to engage in meaningful and empathetic conversations that promote understanding and progress.
Inclusive ERG/Steering Groups
Description:
Our Inclusive Steering Group programme consists of two three-hour workshops designed to offer practical skills and support for the activities and objectives of internal EDI steering groups and make it easier to drive change within their workplace. We know steering groups and networks are often consulted about what needs to change and have a high degree of influence over race equality action plans, recruitment, and policies etc. However, these groups are often made up of volunteers from around the organisation with mixed levels of knowledge, skill and experience. They usually have no EDI background and receive no formal training, but they do have the passion and energy to drive change.
Audience:
Designed for members of inclusion task force networks and groups tasked with driving racial and ethnic inclusion. Available to IIE members only.
Format:
Two x three-hour workshops delivered either virtually or in-person at the organisation’s office or venue. Maximum 20 participants per cohort.
Included in this package
- Two 30 minute scoping meetings
- Pre work questionnaire
- Bias testing (optional)
- Slide deck
- Small handout/aide memoir (optional)
- Post training – rec further reading or activities.
- Coaching for teams or individuals
Example Topics and Learning Objectives:
- Selling the Business Case for Inclusion: Participants will learn how to articulate and sell the business case for inclusion to stakeholders, emphasizing its strategic importance to the organization’s success.
- Stages of Maturity: Participants will consider what good EDI looks like at each stage of maturity and discuss this model within the context of their own organisation.
- Influencing: Participants will develop skills and strategies to influence and drive organizational change in support of inclusion initiatives, becoming advocates for diversity and equity within their respective groups. They will also increase knowledge and awareness about the dynamics of how people and organisations respond to change.
- Modelling and cultivating allyship culture: Participants will consider how they might define inclusive and allyship culture. They will learn ways to serve as exemplary allies by demonstrating inclusive behaviours, actively promoting diversity, advocating for underrepresented groups, and spotting opportunities for allyship and sponsorship.
- Enhancing Fluency in Race and Ethnicity Conversations: Attendees will improve their fluency and emotional intelligence when discussing issues related to race and ethnicity, facilitating more open, constructive, and respectful dialogues.
Inclusive Manager
Description:
Our Inclusive Manager programme consists of two x three-hour workshops designed to support first line managers on how to best support team members from ethnic minorities. We will explore ways to combat bias, and successfully identify and address barriers to career progression for racialised ethnic groups. Upon completing this workshop, line managers will be better prepared to lead diverse teams and support the career development of all employees, contributing to a more inclusive workplace where each team member has an equal opportunity for success and growth.
Format:
Two three-hour workshops delivered either virtually or in-person at the organisation’s office or venue. Maximum 20 participants per cohort.
Included in this package
- Two 30 minute scoping meetings
- Pre work questionnaire
- Bias testing (optional)
- Slide deck
- Small handout/aide memoir (optional)
- Post training – rec further reading or activities.
- Coaching for teams or individuals
- Follow up meetings/circles
- Microsite/anon clinic
Learning objectives:
- Inclusive Performance Management: Managers will gain skills to conduct performance reviews that are unbiased, fair, and promote diversity and inclusion within their teams. As part of this, they will consider scenarios to explore what it means to be an inclusive manager and why inclusive management matters.
- Equitable Career Progression: Managers will learn how to identify and address barriers to career progression for underrepresented individuals, specifically ethnic minorities, fostering equal access to career pathways for all team members.
- Inclusive Conversations: Participants will develop the ability to facilitate conversations that promote diversity and inclusion, have discussions on difficult topics and give feedback, whilst actively mitigating the effects of unconscious bias.
- Psychological Safety: Managers will explore ways to create an inclusive and psychologically safe work environment, where employees feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and concerns without fear of reprise.
- Empathy and Active Listening: Participants will learn how to demonstrate empathy and active listening, which are crucial for understanding the experiences of diverse team members and building stronger connections.
- Six Critical Skills for Race Allyship: Managers will be equipped with the six critical skills required for being effective race allies.
Inclusive Employee
Description:
The Inclusive Employee programme consists of two x three-hour workshops designed to explore ways employees in any role can support and ally for colleagues who belong to ethnic minorities. We will explore ways to combat bias, successfully identify and address barriers to career progression for racialised ethnic groups. By the end of this workshop, employees will be better prepared to actively participate in creating an inclusive workplace, fostering a culture where diversity is celebrated, and everyone can thrive and succeed.
Format:
A 2-part workshop designed for employees at any level. Maximum 20 participants per cohort.
Included in this package
- Two 30 minute scoping meetings
- Pre work questionnaire
- Slide deck
- Small handout/aide memoir (optional)
- Post training – rec further reading or activities.
- Follow up meetings/circles
- Microsite/anon clinic
Learning objectives:
- Empathy and Active Listening: Employees will enhance their empathy and active listening skills, allowing them to better understand the experiences and needs of their colleagues and fostering a culture of empathy.
- Performance Conversations: Employees will gain the skills to actively engage in performance conversations that are constructive and support a culture of inclusion within the team.
- Navigating Career Progression: Participants will learn how to identify and address challenges in career progression, empowering them to advocate for their own growth and development.
- Inclusive Conversations: Employees will develop the ability to engage in inclusive conversations with peers and colleagues, including discussions on diversity and race, ensuring that all perspectives are heard and valued equally.
- Contributing to Psychological Safety: Participants will understand their role in creating a psychologically safe work environment where they and their colleagues can express ideas and concerns openly.
