Hi Colleagues
In Hull, we have a basic online equality module based on Marshall ACM but adapted to our needs and in the process of introducing a manager's online module. We also have the half day drama workshop which is quite popular, half a day workshop for HoD and a range of other bespoke diversity sessions. We are reviewing our diversity training as well. As part of this,  my session in the quarterly central induction programme has been increased from 45 minutes to 90minutes. This session will be mandatory. The idea is that we can  capture people more easily when they start 
working for us.

Regards

Anne 

Anne Mwangi
Equality and Diversity Advisor 
University of Hull
Cottingham Road
Hull HU6 7RX
telephone 01482 466333
Internal Ext 6333 


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We have tried various things but currently at Kingston, we have a few options including:
- an online resource which is Kingston based
- a drama workshop which uses our material for their scenarios and this includes an brief overview of EDI 
- a session in the PG cert on EDI
- the case study in the senior staff leadership management development facilitated discussion is an EDI case study
- 15 minutes on the central staff induction day or a world cafe slot where we either look at a case study or the University's approach to EDI
 
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Andrea 

we have a similar set up to you with an online e-learning package but we only have 15 minutes in the staff induction session, which runs only twice a year. I really only use that to introduce the team, signpost support and talk about what we can offer our colleagues. I also touch on some of your current work, themes and any issues etc. By I have done that my 15 minutes is up! I not sure staff get a great deal from it, but I decided to continue to be part of the event just to give the team visibility more than anything


Dave





 


On 4 September 2013 14:28, Lechner, Andrea <[log in to unmask]> wrote:


	Hi

	 

	I was hoping you might have some helpful tips about improving our E&D Induction session of 30 minutes or be willing to share what you do?

	 

	At present we have mandatory E&D training for all new starters which includes:

	*         An online module which covers the legislation (Equality Act 2010) and

	*         A 30 minute presentation at the Corporate Induction event which covers, bias/unconscious bias, what diversity is, expected behaviours, organisational policies and procedures.

	 

	Feedback on the 30 minute presentation is very mixed, some staff really appreciate the topic, discussions and videos and others feel it is too superficial, general and 'too low level'. 

	 

	Some difficulties with the Corporate Induction are:

	*         I don't want to duplicate the online module as I don't want to bore people. Besides the legislation and compliance is important but there are 'softer' aspects I want to cover as well.

	*         Our Induction is for all staff ranging from security guards, facilities operatives, administrators/secretaries, IT staff, academics at all levels and deans and directors of service. Their existing knowledge differs greatly as does their exposure to students and other staff. 

	*         The E&D modules are mandatory as our VC and some senior managers belief very strongly that equality is important and want to ensure that these values are communicated clearly to all new staff. 

	*         I want all new staff to understand that E&D is everybody's responsibility and not something that 'just sits in HR'.

	 

	I was wondering whether in your institution you have some form of mandatory E&D training, how long that is, what topics you cover? Would it be better to pick one area for a 30 minute Induction event rather than try and cover very briefly a different range? 

	 

	Kind regards,

	Andrea 

	 

	Andrea Lechner

	HRM (Development & Diversity)

	Anglia Ruskin University

	 

	 

	 

	 


	

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