Kickstart Inclusion Challenge
Resources and Tasks
Welcome to the Kickstart Inclusion Challenge Resource Page!
Here you will find a wealth of valuable resources and tools to help you continue your journey toward creating a more inclusive workplace culture. We have curated interactive exercises and downloadable content that will enable you to embed the practices and strategies you've learned during the challenge into your organization. Explore the resources below and take the next steps toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within your workplace.
Day 1: Understanding the Fundamentals of Diversity and Inclusion
Downloadable Resources
As part of the Day One resources, we have prepared two downloadable assets to support your learning and implementation process. You will find an informative infographic on diversity, equity, and inclusion, which will serve as a quick reference guide. Additionally, we have included a guided framework to help you assess diversity, equity, and inclusion in your business, providing a structured approach to evaluate your progress and areas for growth. Click the boxes below to view the resources.
Interactive Exercise
This task is designed to help you reflect on your organization and assess its current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion. It's a valuable exercise that will allow you to identify key areas for improvement and set the stage for your inclusion journey. Click the link above to use the C-Inclusively Workplace Assessment Framework, to make your review easier.
Day 2: Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture
Downloadable Resources
To further support your progress, we have prepared a downloadable resource for you: the DEI Calendar. This calendar highlights key dates throughout the year that are significant in the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) realm. It serves as a reminder to recognise and celebrate important milestones and events that contribute to a sense of inclusion for all colleagues, especially the underrepresented. You can download the DEI Calendar by clicking the link below.
Interactive Exercise
Now, for today's interactive exercise. We encourage you to identify dates in the DEI Calendar that resonate with your organization and consider how you can recognize them through different activities. This could include educational sessions, awareness campaigns, employee spotlights, or community engagement initiatives. Reflect on the importance of these dates and how you can bring a sense of inclusion and appreciation for all colleagues.
Downloadable Resources
To further support your learning, we have prepared a downloadable resource for you: the Unconscious Bias Toolkit. This toolkit contains practical tips and techniques, to help you recognise and address unconscious bias in your workplace. You can download the Unconscious Bias Toolkit by clicking the link below.
Day 3: Unconscious Bias and its Impact
Interactive Exercise
Now, let's move on to today's interactive exercise. Take a moment to reflect on your own biases and how they may affect your decision-making processes. We encourage you to complete the Unconscious Bias Self-Assessment, which will help you gain insights into your own biases and areas for growth. By understanding our own biases, we can take proactive steps to create a more inclusive environment.
Day 4: Effective Communication in a Diverse Environment
Downloadable Resources
To support your learning, we have prepared a downloadable resource for you: the Effective Communication Toolkit. This toolkit includes useful guidelines, best practices, and exercises to enhance communication skills within diverse teams. You can access and download the Effective Communication Toolkit by clicking the link below.
Interactive Exercise
Now, let's move on to today's interactive exercise. It's time to put your communication skills into practice! Engage in a meaningful conversation with a colleague or team member from a different background. Actively listen, ask open-ended questions, and practice empathy. Reflect on your experience and identify areas where you can improve your communication in a diverse environment.
Day 5: Promoting Equity and Fairness in the Workplace
Downloadable Resources
To further support your journey, we have prepared a valuable resource for you: the Equity and Fairness Reading List. This curated list features highly recommended books on equity, fairness, and inclusive leadership. Each book provides valuable insights and practical strategies to deepen your understanding and inspire further action. Access and explore the Equity and Fairness Reading List by clicking the link below.
Interactive Exercise
Now, let's move on to today's interactive exercise. It's time to assess the level of equity and fairness within your organization. We invite you to share the Equity and Fairness Survey with your leadership teams. This short survey will help you gather valuable insights and feedback on the current state of equity and fairness practices in your organization. Use the survey results to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and develop an action plan to foster a more equitable and fair workplace culture.