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Creating an Inclusive Culture
Wednesday 13 February 2019
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Diversity and inclusion are not just issues of social justice, they also make good business sense. If your organization is looking to promote this in your workplace then our 'Creating an Inclusive Culture' course provides the ideal training to enable managers and leaders to champion this initiative and implement a successful strategy.
Focused on actions not rhetoric this highly practical course gives delegates a clear understanding of their legal obligations, together with the tools and frameworks to promote diversity and inclusion in your organization.
Book your place on this course: https://www.alpsp.org/Training/Creating-an-Inclusive-Culture/62355
Key information & content
* The range of diversity, how it is identified and why it matters
* Why now? Legislation on workers' rights, the PA's 10 point plan
* How to undertake a D&I audit and put together a policy
* Developing a recruitment strategy for attracting a diverse talent pool
* Essential tips and tools for removing bias in recruitment
* Creating an inclusive culture and realizing the benefits
* Quotas: the pros and cons
* How diversity promotes innovation
* How to build a diverse publishing list
* Challenges of commissioning from a more diverse author base
* The role of societies and academia in promoting diversity
Tutors: Nancy Roberts, Director, Business Inclusivity and Founder & CEO, Umbrella
Lucy Lewis, Partner, Lewis Silkin, Emma Richardson, Director, Worksphere
Date: Wednesday 13 February 2019
Time: 9:30 (registration with tea/coffee, from 9:00) until approximately 17:00
Location: West One (De Vere), 9 - 10 Portland Place, London, UK
ALPSP Members! Book by 13 December 2018 to take advantage of Early Bird rates: https://www.alpsp.org/Training/Creating-an-Inclusive-Culture/62355
ALPSP is proud to be a member of the Coalition for Diversity & Inclusion in Scholarly Communications. Find out more about this initiative here - https://c4disc.org/
Other events from ALPSP you may be interested in:
Innovate or Perish? Lessons learnt from innovators and new players, 15 November, London.
https://www.alpsp.org/seminars/Innovate-or-Perish/60274
Advanced Journal Development: Strategic development for journal managers, 28 November, London
https://www.alpsp.org/Training/Advanced-Journal-Development/52762
What is Hype and What Has Value? Technological buzzword or industry innovation? Webinar series, 5 February, 7 March & 2 April 2019, online
https://www.alpsp.org/Webinars/What-is-Hype/62872
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Diane French
Learned Publisher Administrator
The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP)
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