The 5 barriers to inclusion: how to overcome them?

Training Theme

This training addresses the five main obstacles to inclusion in the workplace: stereotypes and prejudices, denial of our prejudices, the Golem effect, the belief that diversity is enough, and the denial of fears about difference. Through instructional videos, interactive exercises, and case studies, participants learn how to identify and overcome these barriers to create a truly inclusive work environment. The training highlights the importance of going beyond diversity to achieve active and authentic inclusion, particularly in the context of telework.

Training Objectives

In this online course, you will learn how to:

• Recognize and overcome the denial of our prejudices and discriminatory attitudes.
• Be aware of our cognitive biases that skew reality and manipulate us.
• Understand the Golem effect that pushes stereotyped individuals to give less/no more of themselves.
• Go beyond the façade of diversity to ensure it is accompanied by an authentic approach to inclusion.
• Recognize and overcome our fears in the face of differences to fully work together.

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) and exercises like "The Three Volunteers".

Training Content 

This module contains 4 parts:

DISCOVER

• Identify your personal challenges and motivations for change.

SHAKING UP

• Expert video: Removing the 5 barriers to inclusion, 5'46
  • Presentation of barriers in telework: stereotypes, ignorance of biases, Golem effect, "diversity is enough", denial of fears.
• Exercise on cognitive biases
• Quiz and TRUE/FALSE on key concepts

LEARN

• The different cognitive biases and their effects:
  • Confirmation bias
  • Sympathy bias
  • Halo/Pygmalion Effect
  • Recency effect
  • Compliance bias
  • Ikea effect
  • Dunning-Kruger bias
• Inclusion and Diversity Quiz

ANCHOR

• The 5 major obstacles to inclusion:
  • Stereotypes and prejudices
  • The denial of our prejudices
  • Pygmalion Effect vs Golem Effect
  • "Diversity is enough!"
  • The denial of our fears
• "The Three Volunteers" exercise to understand the challenges of intercultural cooperation
• Use concrete examples to define your own commitment to change.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Downloadable documents:
  • Coaching memo sheet (PDF)
  • Exercise "The Three Volunteers" (PDF)
• Bonus: TED or Youtube video(s)