LGBT Diversity with Gareth Thomas

Now for the first time your staff can meet Rugby Legend Gareth Thomas in a groundbreaking, interactive diversity programme with renowned Diversity and Equality expert Steve Burge.

Gareth Thomas, the international rugby player fought an intense personal battle to come out as the only openly gay professional rugby player in the world. His experiences and powerful anecdotes of being different in a predominantly macho environment create a powerful case for the necessity of diversity and cohesion in any team.

THEMES

• What are the practicalities of dealing with sexual orientation/diversity in your role and team?
  How do I use verbal/non-verbal communication to effectively manage diversity?
  The ‘Maps of the World’ concept and its application (internal vs. external perceptions)
  Key areas for accommodating differences
  Building rapport beyond words
  (Relevant legal aspects can be tailored and included as appropriate to your objectives)
  

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN DO AS A RESULT

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  • Use LGBT as a platform for understanding the broader elements at play in Diversity
  • Acquire tools and knowledge on how to practically deal with Diversity within their roles
  • Be able to identify discrimination and deal with it in the most appropriate way
  • Tailor their communication both verbal as well non-verbal to generate an environment that promotes open communication
  • Understand how perception shapes behaviour and become aware of how their subjective beliefs influence their work environment and how they are perceived

FOR A COURSE DELIVERED AT YOUR ORGANISATION

Number of trainer(s):
Investment per group: £0.00

RELATED TRAINING COURSES

• Express Yourself - Communication Skills
• Diversity - Walk Your Talk (all staff levels)

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