1 - Diversity, Inclusion and Teamworking

Question 1

What are the 6 Construction Industry Council principles for ensuring inclusion?

Answer 1

CLOADS
1. Contribute now and in the future
2. Leadership role
3. Outset
4. Acquire the skills to make inclusion the norm
5. Do more than just comply
6. Seek multiple views

Question 2

What is Stace’s Diversity Policy?

Answer 2

Removing unconscious bias at interviews
Adding pronouns to emails for inclusivity
Seminars on diversity issues

Question 3

Why is Diversity important?

Answer 3

• Legal requirement (Equality Act 2010)
• Increases field of vision
• More sustainable
• Better for business
• Collaborative rather than divisive

Question 4

Have the RICS done anything about Diversity?

Answer 4

Set up the IEQM - Inclusive Environment Quality Mark

Question 5

What are the key principles of the IEQM?

Answer 5

Inclusive Employer Quality Mark

• Leadership
• Recruitment
• Culture
• Development and training

Question 6

What is Diversity?

Answer 6

The level to which different protected characteristics are represented in a specific context

Question 7

What is Inclusion?

Answer 7

The level to which different protected characteristics are included in a specific context

Question 8

What is the Tuckman Model of Team Development?

Answer 8

Sets a way for how teams can manage a task.
- Forming
- Storming
- Norming
- Performing
- Adjourning/Mourning

Question 9

What makes a good team?

Answer 9

• Clear objectives, roles and responsibilities
• Common vision and purpose
• Openness
• Mutual trust and respect
• A good leader
• The right people for the right tasks
• Sufficient resources

Question 10

How can you measure team performance

Answer 10

• KPIs
• Performance reviews
• 360 reviews
• Client feedback

Question 11

What is inclusion in the workspace?

Answer 11

A work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully and have access to equal opportunities and resources.

Question 12

What is workplace diversity?

Answer 12

Acceptance and inclusion of employees of all backgrounds.

Question 13

What are the advantages of a diverse team?

Answer 13

Increased productivity - broader skills
Increased creativity - differing skills
Improved cultural awareness
Positive reputation

Question 14

What is your understanding of inclusion wihtin the workplace.

Answer 14

• Where everyone feels like they belong
• Comfortable to voice opinions

Question 15

What is the term meant by unconscious bias?

Answer 15

Association and assumptions that a person may have about someone solely because of their race, gender or disability.

Question 16

Difference between a leader and manager?

Answer 16

• A manager controls a group / individuals to achieve an objective.
• Leadership is the ability to influence, motivate, and enable others to contribute to the organisation’s success