D&I and Teamworking

Question 1

Level 1 - D&I

What is unconscious bias?

Answer 1

Unknowingly making judgements and assessments of people

Question 2

Level 1 - D&I

How do you tackle unconscious bias in the workplace?

Answer 2

• Training
• Diverse teams
• Good inclusive leadership
• Recognise bias
• Create inclusive culture
• Challenge your assumptions & beliefs
• Bliind recruitment
• Final decisions are collective agreement
• If bias un/conscious is noticed, give that person feedback.

Question 3

Level 1 - D&I

What is RICS’s Employer inclusive quality mark?

Answer 3

• Set of principles that aim to drive behaviour change, by;
• encouraging all organisations, to look at their employment practices
• Have inclusivity at the heart of what they do.

Question 4

Level 1 - D&I

Tell me about an example of where you have worked well in a team.

Answer 4

As a part of the project team, activities such as; Design Team Meetings require all individuals regardless of background to contribute towards discussion whilst having respect for one another.

Question 5

Level 1 - D&I

Tell me what you understand about teamworking?

Answer 5

Team consisting of various disciplines working on individual objectives to achieve the same common goal. Achieved through communication and working together, cohesively.

Question 6

Level 1 - D&I

Why is diversity and inclusivity valuable to businesses / teams?

Answer 6

• Encourages enhanced thinking
• Provides different ideas
• Solves problems
• Produces positive results
• Greater profitability
• The built environment reflects todays diverse community, so it’s important to have representation in the workforce
• Innovation
• Reduces group thinking

Question 7

Level 1 - D&I

What legislation or regulations relate to inclusive environments?

Answer 7

• Equality Act 2010
• The Human Rights Act 1998

Question 8

Level 1 - D&I

What is diversity?

Answer 8

• People with different characteristics, interests and cultural backgrounds

Question 9

Level 1 - D&I

What are the principles of RICS’ Employer inclusive quality mark?

Answer 9

• Recruitment
• Staff retention
• Development
• Engagement
• Improvement
• Leadership

Question 10

Level 1 - D&I

What were the recommendations within the Bichard review concerning Diversity?

Answer 10

• Diversity & Inclusion panel should be established to advise RICS’ board and the standards & regulations board