DIVERSITY Flashcards
Tell me about an example of where you have worked well in a team.
I am constantly working in a team with my everyday work. On larger jobs, we share out responsibilities and work through issues together.
The work is QA’d on a hierarchy basis.
Why is diversity and inclusivity valuable to businesses / teams?
Enhance Innovation and perspectives
Employee Engagement - Inclusive environments foster a sense of belonging, which can increase job satisfaction and retention.
Expand Market Reach: A diverse team can better understand and cater to a broad range of customers and markets.
What are the differences between diversity and inclusion?
Diversity is about having a mix of people, while inclusion is about ensuring those people are fully engaged and valued.
What is a RACI matrix?
Project management tool:
Responsible
Accountable
Consulted
Informed
What is unconscious bias and how can you reduce it?
Having a bias towards a certain characteristic without consciously doing so.
Education and reflection can help reduce this. Increased diversity within team and companies can help bring this education.
Explain how the RICS Rules of Conduct relate to inclusion and diversity.
Rule 4 of the Rule of Conduct around treating other with respect.
Ensuring all individuals are treated fairly and with dignity, regardless of their background.
What is Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE)?
Certification for gender equality within a workplace.
How and why should neurodiversity be accommodated in the workplace?
Involves making adjustments to support employees with diverse neurological conditions, such as autism, ADHD
Can make accommodations such as flexible working and acknowledging ways of working.
Should be accommodated as people have to live with these conditions. Help staff turnover and enhance perspectives.
