Course Details

P0302
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The Benefits of Diversity in Civil Construction

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Key topics covered:

This course will explain the fundamentals of why its important for all managers and supervisors in a civil infrastructure workplace to be able to manage people of mixed gender, race and religion.
The content will include:

• The law, and how it impacts you as a supervisor and your employer
• The actions of your staff, and what this means for you
• The added benefit diversity brings
• The impact of being one of the few 
• Management methods in a diverse workplace
• Understand what minority workers need from their supervisors
• How to foster diversity in the workplace
• Some tips on things that can, and cannot, be said. 
• Manage tensions and encourage collaboration and respect between staff
• How to manage a complaint, incident, and accusation
• The role of your company policy and procedure
• Understanding your role as a manager and leader
• Build an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity

Learning Outcomes:

This short course will equip managers with a toolkit of skills to manage a diverse workforce. It will encourage staff to see that working effectively with difference is a strength that can improve your organisation’s performance and customer relations. 

At the completion of this course you will have an understanding of your own self-management, including developing the skills required to reflect on and review your own prejudices.

You will also be able to identify and foster diversity within the team and promote the benefits of a diverse workplace.