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Face to face

Tughans, Belfast
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Programme Price - £720.00 (+VAT)

Affiliate Discount Price - £600.00 (+VAT)

At a glance…

Our work environment is constantly changing, therefore the ability to adapt is the single most important skill. This starts with People. Inclusion, collaboration and communication are key pillars to successful transformation.

Following thought-provoking focus groups combined with extensive research, we are delighted to introduce 'Lead Together - Bridging Genders, Building Equality'. This  new programme will support organisations to develop greater gender allyship, so they can take action, see the impact and make a difference. We want to lead the way in creating an open forum for organisations to discuss and develop clear Action Plans to move the dial on gender equality. 

We need both men and women at the table to spearhead the way in creating an inclusive workplace culture where the benefits in decision making and improved business outcomes are clear to see. 

During this 3-part programme we will:

  • Move away from ‘performative allyship’ and understand what it means to have privilege
  • Develop a growth mindset to lead inclusively and have the important conversations 
  • Explore your behaviours, identify different biases and receive tools to advocate for others
  • Receive a toolkit for your organisation on their inclusion journey

Join us on this bespoke programme expertly facilitated by Sandra Lee and Joe McCartan of Training and Learning Solutions, through a wide variety of learning options, to create a strong community of practice.

Gender Allyship is a journey not a destination. Take accountability, ownership and initiative to move from awareness into action.

Session 1 – Building an Inclusive Workplace

During this full day training we’ll recognise that psychological safety is essential to enable us to speak up without fear on our journey to becoming better allies and promote gender equity. We will explore what it means to be an ally and share the actions we can take back in the workplace. 
 
Following this training day you will be able to:  

  • Define psychological safety and behaviours that foster this in the workplace 

  • Move from Fear to Growth Zone 

  • Reflect on DEI Individual Continuum and learn where you are on the journey 

  • Understand allyship from a human centric perspective and a commercial perspective  

  • Learn how you might experience privilege in the workplace and use that privilege to support and grow others 

  • Build an action plan to build cultures of allyship  

Session 2 – Allyship in Action

During this session you'll put into practice what it means to be an ally by receiving tips and techniques to confront micro-aggressions in the workplace and to show up with behaviours that will champion inclusion. 
 
Following this session you will be able to:  

  • Define micro-behaviours, aggressions and inequities and their workplace impact 

  • Understand intent vs Impact 

  • Demonstrate allyship through inclusive language and communication 

  • Practice tips/techniques to lean into confronting these behaviours 

  • Address the micro-aggression as an ally and take accountability for your own micro-aggressions 

  • Champion Inclusive behaviours and speak up for others and ourselves 

Session 3 – Beyond Bias

During this final session we will provide a safe, empowering space for you to connect and engage through storytelling, sharing personal and professional real world examples and experiences. We will reflect on the small marginal gains and steps we can take that will move us closer to the goal of gender parity. 
 
Following this session you will receive the tools to: 

  • Acknowledge your own unconscious bias and explore how to manage it 

  • Understand the different biases at play in the workplace and challenging them  

  • Take action for who should be at your table and how you bring them with you 

  • Respond to and confront bias when we see it in the workplace 

  • Reflect your learnings with your organisation, and understand what successful impact look like 

  • Take forward best practices for closing the allyship gap 

  • Move from awareness to action 

  • Carry out your action plan to create a more inclusive workplace 

Sandra Lee- Training and Learning Solutions

Sandra Lee- Training and Learning Solutions

Managing Director

Sandra facilitates The Lead Together programme. Having been actively engaged in the field of learning and development for over 20 years, Sandra is a highly professional and experienced Learning & Development Consultant who co-ordinates and project manages learning solutions to support the wider business strategy of her clients. She works across sectors and industries both locally in Northern Ireland and globally including global delivery of female development programmes.

Joe McCartan - Training and Learning Solutions

Joe McCartan - Training and Learning Solutions

Partner

Joe co-facilitates the Lead Together programme. He is an experienced coach, trainer and facilitator with over 25 year’s leadership experience developing high performing global teams. In recent years, leading the Learning & Development function and strategy for Allstate NI, Joe played a key role in driving cultural transformation and increased employee engagement. Working both nationally and globally from the beginning of his career, Joe has gained a strong appreciation of the value of embracing diversity and is passionate about inclusion and empowering self-directed growth among employee and leadership teams.

Price

Programme price £720.00 (plus VAT)
Affiliate price £600.00 (plus VAT)

Location: Belfast

Want to find out more about this programme? Email nicky@centreoflearningni.com and discover more about support available for your personal and professional development.

Upcoming in-take

Starting Wednesday 21 May 2025

Upcoming in-take

Starting Thursday 23 October 2025

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