Professional Growth Suite - Cultural Competency & Diversity

This workshop is delivered by our partners Qtopia. It’s recommended for any person or workplace looking to gain a better understanding of the LGBTQ+ community. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and treat the workshop like an informative conversation in a safe space. The workshop can be adapted to suit the needs of your workplace or community group. There are also scheduled sessions which individuals can join throughout the year.

In this workshop you will:

• Gain the skills needed to examine attitudes, values, beliefs and responsibilities about diversity and inclusion.
• Build a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to personal identity.
• Foster respect, care and concern for yourself and other people.
• Celebrate individuality and affirm diversity.
• Develop ethical values about equality of opportunity, freedom of expression, and self-determination for all people within the workplace.

Upcoming Dates

• 28 March (Christchurch), 9am – 11am
• 10 May (Timaru)
• 7 September (Christchurch)

Grow in these areas

• The difference between gender and sex
• The history of the LGBTQ+ community
• The differences within the community and appropriate ways to address individuals
• How to create a safe space for your colleagues in the workplace

So you can

• Understand that while sex is a biological medical term, gender is how people identify themselves and can be fluid and what that means.
• Gain an insight into the history of the hardships suffered by the LGBTQ+ community and how it can be difficult for people to be themselves in their workplace.
• Understand the areas that people outside the community might be unfamiliar with and the damage that can come from a lack of understanding.
• Create a work environment where people can feel safe and comfortable to be their true selves.