Ready to apply inclusive community building principles to your business? Here are some of our favourite training programmes to get you started.
At We Create Space, we see the transformative power of community every single day. Because real change—cultural, personal, organizational—doesn’t happen in isolation. For organisations striving to build a more inclusive, engaged, and thriving workplace, we believe community-building isn’t just a solution. It’s the foundation. The art and science of community-building is key to shaping culture, driving inclusion, increasing engagement and sustaining wellbeing.
In our recent guide Community Building 101: Our Top 30 Considerations, we identified Wellbeing as one of three key pillars supporting community building. Think of the considerations as skills to be learned, honed, and practiced and these are our top 10 most common programmes to upskill employees.
All of our events, training programmes and corporate solutions are fully bespoke, delivered by our global team of experts, and tailored to the needs of our clients. Don't be afraid to get in touch if you're looking for something not on this list!
Make sure to also check out our 'Community Building 101’ events, which explore key factors for successful community development. Each session will provide actionable strategies & tools to promote effective change, collective learning, workplace culture & shared values. We will also discuss how grassroots principles can be applied in corporate settings, through three key pillars: Inclusion, Wellbeing, & Leadership.
Register for our upcoming WCS Community Building 101: 'Wellbeing' event with Voda Founder Jaron Soh on Thursday 17th April.
1. Understanding My Identity
When we know who we are, we open ourselves up to exciting new possibilities and can take even more care of our emotional, physical, and mental health. When we focus on holistic health it allows communities to identify the strengths behind their identity and unique lived experience. Understanding the (positive and negative) stories, beliefs, and emotions tied to our identities and how they impact us in the present help us cultivate self-awareness, develop a deeper sense of what makes us unique, and provide meaningful ways for us to take care of ourselves and the communities we build around us.
2. Embracing My Intersectionality
A person’s identity is made up of several dimensions of diversity including gender identity, race, sexual orientation, neurodiversity and many more. For each person, these dimensions of diversity intersect in countless ways and affect their lived experience and how they show up in the world around them. Participants will engage in reflective exercises that encourage them to recognise and embrace the multiple, interconnected identities they hold. By fostering a deeper understanding of intersectionality, participants will enhance their self-awareness, promote empathy, and continue to prioritise holistic health.
3. Trauma-Informed Leadership
To better understand ourselves and others holistically to create communities that prioritise the wellbeing of all, we have to acknowledge the impacts of stress and trauma. This training session aims to empower and train leaders with a comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed practices. Leaders equipped with practical strategies to create supportive environments that acknowledge and address the impacts of trauma, ultimately enhancing team cohesion, employee well-being, and organizational resilience.
4. Cross-Collaborative ERG Initiatives
Organised communities within a company often take form as Employee Resource Groups. In this session we’ll explore the importance of fostering collaboration and synergy among different ERGs to create more interconnected, intersectional and peer supported networks. Focused on constructing and growing supportive networks for sharing insights and resources, and inspiring participants to initiate and drive joint ERG projects. Attendees will leave with a stronger internal network and practical strategies to continue building coalitions across the organisation at large.
5. Defining & Affirming My Values
Individual values influence our decision making process on a daily basis and when we understand our values, we can make informed decisions for our wellbeing. Community values have the same impact on a larger scale, when we have shared beliefs and understanding, we can forge new paths of inclusion. This reflective session allows participants to explore what’s important to them, how to communicate values, and develop introspective accountability plans to sustain their holistic health.
6. Social Impact & Power
How can you create opportunities for members to give back, fostering a sense of collective purpose and contribution? When building the foundation of any volunteer efforts, it’s important to remember our values, both personal and organisational, and align them with opportunities that sustain those values. Examining our power in relation to supporting our communities, we have to ask ourselves if our presence will contribute positively or negatively. When we understand our values and power, we can affect our impact.
7. Cultivating Joy
Fun and joy are essential components of life at any age. Our ability to have fun without any productivity goals is a wonderful gift for organisations to give their employees. Providing experiences that promote wellbeing and incorporate elements of playfulness like group outings, bookclubs, and retreats help people become more connected to themselves and their community. This session focuses on strategies to help become more emotionally aware of what brings us joy, how to make joy a daily habit, and understanding we are worth more than our productivity.
8. Wellbeing & Remote Work
In a global workforce that is often remote or working hybridly, offering online portals or apps for access to educational materials, resources, community, and support are critical. Usage rates increase when there is psychological safety to ask questions about programmes, benefits, and services offered. Equally, people managers need to be equipped with training and tools to promote the company culture, role model wellbeing practices, and engage in meaningful dialogue around holistic wellbeing.
9. Mental Health Safeguarding
Communities can often be a safe space but also come with the risk of negative and harmful interactions. Having clear safeguarding policies to protect community members from harm, including having trained facilitators who can de-escalate conflicts, is vital. concerns. Attendees will be encouraged to reflect on their approach to mental health safeguarding and explore ways to better support the well-being of themselves and others in all community spaces. We can help you develop and enforce workplace harassment policies and create safe channels for employees to report
10. Giving Positive Feedback
Giving feedback is an important part of participating in any community, work or otherwise. How can we use language and examples that highlight a person's positive contributions and achievements to nurture their development? By regularly highlighting individual and collective achievements to build morale and strengthen community bonds and recognize employees’ contributions through awards, public shoutouts, or dedicated company celebrations. Learning how to positively coach and compliment someone is a significant contributor to their wellbeing.
Register for our upcoming WCS Community Building 101: 'Wellbeing' event with Voda Founder Jaron Soh on Thursday 17th April.
While you're here...
Did you know we consult with Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke corporate solutions? Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce DEI insights and craft bespoke content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Find out more here.
We also organise FREE community events throughout the year! We offer a variety of ways to get involved - both online and in person. This is a great way to network and learn more about others' experiences, through in-depth discussion on an array of topics. You can find out what events we have coming up here. New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date!
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