With Trans Day of Visibility just around the corner it's a great time to invest in training programmes to support your transgender employees. Here are some of our favourites.
As visibility of transgender and non-binary identities has increased more and more people have felt able to be open about their gender identity at work, but many businesses and organisations are still failing to provide adequate support for these employees. By providing opportunities to explore trans specific issues and perspectives through transgender training programmes, 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 trans people in the workplace, both through creating opportunities for growth amongst trans employees and by encouraging other employees to be better allies to their trans coworkers.
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1) Being Trans in the Workplace.
Webinar, Workshop or Panel Discussion.
In this educational webinar, 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.
2) What is Non-Binary?
Talk or Panel Discussion.
A session exploring different gender non-conforming identities in the workplace - becoming more aware of important LGBTQ+ language and terminology, understanding that there is no 'one way' to present as any identity, and simply working toward creating a more inviting and inclusive space for everyone.
3) Pronouns 101.
Webinar, Workshop or Panel Discussion.
This webinar provides an informative discussion on the importance of inclusive language and terminology in the workplace, particularly regarding pronouns, to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for trans and non-binary individuals. Through providing an understanding of key LGBTQ+ terminology and concepts, participants will be encouraged to reflect on the impact of language and best practices for creating respectful work environments. The session will also provide strategies for responding to and correcting inappropriate or incorrect language.
4) The Future of Queer Leadership.
Talk or Panel Discussion.
A session exploring what Queer Leadership means today - the challenges the trans community is currently facing and what can be done to support individuals at every level with identifying their full potential and becoming more authentic, impactful and compassionate leaders.
5) Transgender & Non-Binary History 101.
Webinar, Workshop or Panel Discussion.
Transgender and non-binary identities are sometimes misunderstood as being a modern phenomenon, but gender-diverse people have existed across the globe throughout human history. In this session we will cover terminology, history, myths and stereotypes relating to the transgender and non-binary communities as well as barriers the community is facing. Participants will learn actionable steps to take to be more trans and non-binary inclusive and changes that can create a more-inclusive organisation.
6) Who Am I?
Leadership Programme.
‘Who am I?’ is a workshop series supporting trans and non-binary 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.
7) Creative Reflections: Trans & Non-Binary Perspectives.
Talk or Panel Discussion.
In this session participants will hear from trans and non-binary creatives about how they approach and utilise their creativity to aid their own personal development, understand their identity and show up as their authentic selves. Participants will learn how to better engage with and utilise their own sense of creativity in both their personal and professional lives.
8) How to Navigate Change.
Webinar or Workshop.
Whether you're a trans person coming into your identity and transitioning, or trying to support trans coworkers and loved ones, it is essential to be equipped with the necessary tools to weather change. This session explores a range of techniques to aid in navigating and processing change. Participants take part in various creative and interactive activities to help uncover new information, process what comes up and to discover brand new perspectives.
9) Gender Identity 101.
Webinar or Workshop.
This beginner session covers all the basics of gender identity and how to approach it in the workplace, drawing from key resources found in psychology and prominent gender studies. Participants will gain and understanding of the differences between sex, gender identity and gender expression and how to support gender diverse colleagues. The webinar will also provide a safe space for conversation, reflection, and opportunities to ask questions.
10) Inclusive Policies.
Webinar or Workshop.
In this session participants will learn how to design and implement workplace policies that are inclusive of the needs of transgender, non-binary and gender diverse employees. Participants will be educated on unconscious bias, common exclusionary policy mistakes and best practices for inclusive language.
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