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We specialise in providing in-house training on equality and diversity issues. For us, promoting equality and valuing diversity are part of every aspect of running a successful business and our training courses reflect that. Our aim is to offer equality and diversity training that brings real value to your organisation and we design and deliver training that is participative, thought-provoking and enjoyable.

Depending on your needs and objectives, we can plan anything from a single day’s training to a large modular programme that seeks to address equality and diversity training needs across the whole organisation - from frontline staff to Board & Committee members.

If you are thinking of planning equality and diversity training for your staff, we can arrange a free initial meeting to discuss your needs before producing a fully costed proposal for you to consider.

Click on the links below to find out more, or to find out what our clients say about us please click here.


Staff Development and Appraisals
An essential course for line managers which looks at the appraisal process within an equality and diversity framework to ensure that your appraisal systems promote fairness and comply with anti-discriminatory legislation.

Download Staff Development and Appraisals - course outline (PDF, 57kB)
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Recruitment and Selection
This course will enable you to plan and implement a diversity-positive recruitment process in line with legal requirements. It looks at all stages of the recruitment process from advertising to evaluation. It is ideal for anyone involved in staff recruitment, particularly those with a strategic role in the recruitment process.

Download recruitment and Selection - course outline (PDF, 23kB)
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Leadership and Valuing Diversity
This course focuses on strategies for creating and effectively managing a diverse workforce. Participants have the opportunity to reflect on their own leadership style, focussing on key competencies for managing diversity. This course is ideal for managers, team leaders and anyone involved in managing people.

Download Leadership and Valuing Diversity - course outline (PDF, 42kB)
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Equality & Diversity - an Introduction
Introductory level.
This course introduces the basic concepts of equality and diversity. It covers relevant legislation and aims to improve self-awareness and increase your understanding of different cultures. It is ideal for anyone new to your organisation and can be used as part of your induction training. Also good for anyone who needs an update on key equality and diversity issues.

Download Introduction to Equality & Diversity - course outline (MS Word, 28kB)
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Interviewing Skills
This course is designed as a follow-up to the Recruitment and Selection course. It is an essential course for anyone involved in staff recruitment to ensure the interview process promotes equality and diversity.

Download Interviewing Skills - course outline (PDF, 31kB)
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Diversity and Organisational Culture
Intermediate level.
This course analyses the fundamental link between management, corporate culture and diversity strategies. Using case studies, group and individual exercises it enables participants to recognise aspects of thier organisation's culture that either encourage or stifle diversity and formulate strategies for creating a more inclusive culture. It is ideal for senior and middle managers.

Download Diversity and Organisational Culture - course outline (PDF, 28kB)
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Methodology
We use an active learning approach. You will be fully involved and your background, experience and knowledge will be central to the learning process. Our trainer is an experienced facilitator who will guide and support you through the day, making sure that the training has maximum impact.
The core of our approach is valuing diversity "here and now" - every training day is in itself an opportunity to learn from and appreciate the expression of diverse identities, backgrounds and experiences.

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How to Book
If you wish to have a free initial meeting, please contact our main office on 0870 143 2732 or info@housingdiversitynetwork.co.uk

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