June marks Pride Month and it's a great time to show your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by kickstarting impactful training programmes for your LGBTQ+ employees. Here are some of our favourites.
LGBTQ+ individuals still face significant barriers when it comes to being truly included in the workplace. By providing opportunities to explore LGBTQ+ specific issues and perspectives, we can create stronger cultures of belonging, improve the mental health of marginalised employees and develop the next generation of Queer Leaders.
The following is a list of our top ten training programmes to benefit LGBTQ+ people in the workplace, both through creating opportunities for growth amongst LGBTQ+ employees and by encouraging other employees to be better allies to their LGBTQ+ coworkers.
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1) LGBTQ+ and Disability.
Webinar, Workshop or Panel Discussion.
This webinar will explore the concept of power and privilege, and how they intersect with LGBTQ+ identities in the workplace as well as how organisations can support LGBTQ+ employees with disabilities by establishing inclusive policies and procedures. Education will be emphasised as a key tool in reducing the mental and emotional burden on LGBTQ+ individuals, and participants will leave with actionable steps and strategies for fostering a more equitable and empowering environment.
2) LGBTQ+ Parenting.
Talk or Panel Discussion.
This is a panel discussion aiming to educate and offer nuanced perspectives and personal stories from LGBTQ+ parents and parents of LGBTQ+ children. Key discussion points include challenging heteronormative parenting, addressing gendered assumptions, navigating coming out and gender identity exploration, dealing with disenfranchised grief and reproductive loss, and exploring queer parenting, leadership, and workplace inclusion.
3) Living as HIV+.
Talk or Panel Discussion.
This panel discussion will feature leaders who are living with HIV sharing their personal experiences and journeys of embracing their HIV status. Topics covered may include overcoming stigma and discrimination, navigating healthcare and medication, building community and support networks, and creating positive change in the workplace and beyond.
4) Who Am I?
Leadership Programme.
‘Who am I?’ is a workshop series supporting LGBTQ+ people with becoming more impactful and intuitive leaders. Each bespoke workshop takes a group of participants through a unique process of deeper self-enquiry; exploring identity and authenticity through a sequence of experiential workshops. With greater clarity of 'self', we become more intuitive with our decisions, and more intentional with how we show up to influence and support others.
5) LGBTQ+ History 101.
Webinar, Workshop or Panel Discussion.
A session covering basic LGBTQ+ terminology, history, myths and stereotypes, and discussing barriers facing the community. Participants will learn actionable steps to take to be more LGBTQ-inclusive and changes that can create a more-inclusive organisation.
6) LGBTQ+ Mental Health.
Webinar, Workshop or Panel Discussion.
A session exploring the unique mental health challenges faced within the LGBTQ+ community, and how allies can better support the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ colleagues at work.
7) Intersectional Allyship
Webinar, Workshop or Panel Discussion.
This webinar is focused on Intersectional Allyship and is to learn how to better support marginalised identities both inside and outside of the workplace. This is designed to be accessible for those who are new to this work and will provide practical tools and hands-on learning opportunities to help participants embody DE&I principles in their everyday lives. The webinar series aims to create a supportive and reflective environment for participants to engage in conversation and learning.
8) Being Trans/Non-Binary in the Workplace.
Webinar, Workshop or Panel Discussion.
In this educational session, attendees will learn about gender and identity, as well as how to become an ally to Trans and Non-Binary individuals both in and out of the workplace. The session will cover language and terminology, and guest speakers will share their experiences on how to support and empower gender-diverse colleagues and clients. The webinar will also provide a safe space for conversation, reflection, and opportunities to ask questions.
9) Understanding My Identity.
Webinar or Workshop.
As we better understand and integrate our intersecting identities – as well as the stories, beliefs, and emotions tied to them – we get to develop a deeper, more grounded sense of what makes us truly unique and authentic. This trauma-informed session will guide LGBTQ+ participants through a journey of exploration and self-discovery to encourage a better understanding of their own intersectional identity.
10) LGBTQ+ ERG/Leadership Training Series
Webinar or Workshop.
Let us help you design a tailored series of self-empowerment sessions to support and inspire LGBTQ+ leaders in your organisation. The modules below will enable LGBTQ+ leaders to strengthen their ability to self-advocate and create sustainable change across your organisation.
Example programme:
Part 1. Shifting Systems, People and Mindsets.
Part 2. Having Courageous Conversations.
Part 3. Developing Emotional Intelligence.
Part 4. My Intersectionality, Power, and Privilege.
Part 5. Building Queer Resilience.
Part 6. Shaping My Purpose.
While you're here...
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