12 March 2026
Embracing Diversity, Encouraging Inclusion – Online
Target Audience
For small and medium sized non-profit organisations, community, voluntary, charitable & social enterprise registered in the Republic of Ireland. The Programme is designed to enhance your understanding of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) – what it is & why it matters for your Board, your teams and yourself. Relevant Equality legislation is referenced and how it links with our day-to-day. The course delves into the barriers that constrain our ability to fully embrace diversity and sustain an inclusive working environment. This includes a deep dive into the impact of our biases on how we communicate, collaborate and make decisions. And, crucially, what we can do about it to mitigate the negative impact and accelerate a positive cultural transformation.
Priority will be given to participants from Charities/Community Groups/Voluntary Organisations/Social Enterprises in the Republic of Ireland whose turnover is less than €1 million per year. Maximum number of participants will be 16. The schedule for this online 3-part Programme is:
- Phase 1 Thursday 14th May 10am-12noon
- Phase 2 Thursday 21st May 10am-12noon
- Phase 3 Thursday 28th May 10am-12noon
Content
A three-phased integrated, interactive program. A roadmap towards an integrated, inclusive strategy.
Phase 1: 2 hour session
What is Diversity & Inclusion and why do they matter?
PRE-WORK:
- The importance of Diversity
- The power of Inclusion
LIVE:
- Why D&I?
- What’s in it for me?
- How D&I will help you attract talent, connect with stakeholders and outsmart the competition
1 week gap
Phase 2: 2 hour session
What’s holding us back? A deep dive into our biases experts.
PRE-WORK:
The science of bias and how it impacts our decisions in the workplace.
LIVE:
- Understanding Bias
- Shift from Unconscious Bias to Conscious Inclusion
- Creating the right conditions for an Inclusive Environment
1 week gap
Phase 3: 2 hour session
Overcoming barriers to implementation
PRE-WORK:
Making it Real – Bringing inclusion to life in your organisation.
LIVE:
- Practical tools & techniques to overcome barriers to implementation
- Action Planning for the future
The road continues beyond Phase 3 as you apply your learnings and reap the measurable rewards.
Methodology
Via Zoom.
The funding for the provision of these services comes from the National Training Fund administered by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research Innovation and Science. The €75 nominal charge is by way of contribution. Participants will be asked to provide further information regarding Age Range, Gender, Employment Status, Educational Background, Role in Organisation, Organisation Activity & Size post registration.
