Avoid covering up at work for more inclusion

Training Theme 

This training explores the phenomenon of "covering" at work, the tendency to minimize certain aspects of one's identity in order to better integrate professionally. It examines how this behavior affects a majority of individuals, including 45% of heterosexual white men, and negatively impacts self-esteem and professional involvement. Through the Johari window and practical exercises, the training offers solutions to create an authentic and inclusive work environment where everyone can be their full selves, without having to hide aspects of their identity.

Training Objectives 

In this online course, you will learn how to:

• Identify the different forms of Covering and assess the relevance of a Covering request
• Decide whether or not to respond to a Coverage request in line with the organization's values
• Stop reducing the visibility of certain traits to gain greater social and professional acceptance
• Stop hiding a part of your identity to avoid discrimination
• Leverage the Johari window to reduce your hidden and blind areas
• Create an inclusive environment that allows everyone to be authentic.

Target Audience 

Anyone sensitive to diversity and inclusion topics.

Means and Methods 

• E-learning Modules: Consisting of text, videos, interactive content, and quizzes designed to help you achieve the defined learning outcomes.
• Additional resources: Downloadable documents such as the coaching memo sheet (PDF).

Training Content 

This module contains 4 parts:

DISCOVER

• Identify your personal challenges and motivations for change.

SHAKING UP

• Expert video: Inclusion slippage: the Covering, 5'55
  • The concept of wrapping and how it impacts inclusion at work
• The Johari window as a tool to limit the phenomenon of wrapping
• Interactive quiz on the phenomenon of wrapping
• True/False exercise on the definition and impact of wrapping

LEARN

• The origins of the wrapping
• The impacts of the wrapping (61% of the individuals concerned, decrease in self-esteem and involvement)
• Interactive quiz on the people concerned by the covering

ANCHOR

• Practical guide to applying for coverage
• Good practices for creating an inclusive environment
• Use concrete examples to define your own commitment to change.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Downloadable documents:
  • The Johari Window (PDF)
  • Coaching memo sheet (PDF)
• Bonus: TED or Youtube video(s)