Creating inclusive, psychologically safe workplaces where we can all be our authentic selves is crucial for both business performance and employee wellbeing. We have seen a sharp increase in requests for training to tackle unconscious bias, however, there is also a great opportunity to raise the issue of psychological safety and allyship, in addition to unconscious bias, to drive sustainable change that will create a more inclusive culture.
We examine the business, legal and moral case for diversity, inclusion and psychological safety, helping organisations create cultures where people and performance can thrive. Recognising that organisations have different learning needs, we offer flexible delivery options to maximise accessibility and impact.
Our 2.5-hour Inclusion Allies session is delivered face to face or via live webinar, creating opportunities for candid discussion, reflection and shared learning. Our Psychological Safety training is also available through a fully on-demand, expert-led learning platform, with a 90-minute foundational programme for all employees and an extended two-hour development programme designed specifically for managers. Training is delivered by experienced sector specialists who quickly get to the issues that matter most to your organisation. We have a proven track record of delivering engaging and impactful learning at every level – from boardrooms and leadership teams to specialist functions, including recruitment and selection, through to frontline and operational teams.
An ally is someone who actively supports and stands up for the equal and fair treatment of others.
Allyship is a key factor in creating workplaces where everyone feels safe to be their authentic selves and contribute fully to team and business success.
Future focussed organisations understand the value and impact of allyship and support employees to act as allies for each other, creating inclusive workplaces where individuals and team, perform to their best. This workshop creates a safe space to have a structured and open dialogue with a diversity and inclusion specialist.
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This concise foundation session introduces the key principles of psychological safety and allyship, helping employees understand the role they play in creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to contribute.
Participants will explore:
Designed for managers and people leaders, this development session explores the critical role leaders play in shaping team culture and creating environments where individuals feel able to contribute, challenge and perform at their best.
Participants will gain access to a workbook, practical tools and resources to support ongoing application and reflection.
The programme explores:
All delegates are invited to join the Skills 4 Alumni group which provides a platform to network and share best practice across different businesses within the sector. We host free refresher training and expert talks for our alumni members.
Microaggressions are brief and commonplace verbal or behavioural indignities, typically rooted in unconscious bias, that communicate derogatory or negative messages. The person delivering these behaviours or statements is often unaware of the demeaning action they have performed. Left unchecked, these can have a negative impact on mental health, productivity, and career progression.
Allyship can be given by anyone who has privilege. Everybody has some level of privilege as it is intersectional, however, some people have more privilege than others. Delegates will learn of the value that allyship adds to individuals, teams, and organisations as well as what steps are involved in becoming an effective ally and improving the workplace culture.
We also offer follow-up coaching and consultancy to support in-house initiatives such as unconscious bias awareness campaigns; allyship programmes or to review and embed unconscious bias content into in-house training programmes around key areas such as recruitment and selection and performance management.
“I’m, as we would say in L&TD ‘in the driving seat’ in my pursuit of educating and learning all I can in the ED&I arena and allyship caught my mind. I attended the Inclusion Allies (Thrive) programme.
The programme objectives included what allyship means… micro-aggressions, how to ‘call out’ behaviours that are simply not right, tools, techniques, stories (lots of them) and discussion – the whole day was enjoyable and I learned so much. I’m still reflecting and I want to share my reflection and learning with you, in the hope that you may be inspired to learn more and take note of some of the actions to be an ally yourself.”
Woz Ahmed, Chief of Staff, Imagination Technologies
Read Jo’s blog to find out more about her learning from our programme.
“It has been a pleasure working with Skills 4 in the quest to embed best EDI practice and allyship in our organisation. The team and programmes are outstanding and producing excellent results. I can highly recommend working with Jayne and the Skills 4 team and look forward to continued collaborations.”
Fran Long, Head of Training and Talent Development, The Faraday Institution
