Diversity, Inclusion and team working Flashcards
What makes an effective team?
A common sense of purpose
Clear understanding of team objectives.
Resources to achieve objectives.
Mutual respect
Valuing members strengths and weaknesses
Mutual trust.
Willingness to share knowledge and expertise.
Willingness to speak openly.
Range of skills amongst team members.
Range of personal styles for various roles.
What is the importance of teamworking?
Improves idea generation
Fosters creativity
Diversify workplace
Boost productivity
What is the Equality Act 2010?
A discrimination law which protects individuals from unfair treatment and promotes a fair and equal society.
The Act provides a legal framework t protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all
What is diversity?
The characteristics and things that make us different
Why is diversity important?
Wider experiences and cultures = learn together tor a better service
Different individuals have different skills = better service
Better morale
What is inclusion?
Making everyone feel welcomed
What is teamwork?
The process of working collaboratively with a group of people in order to achieve a goal
What are the benefits of teamwork?
Improved productivity
Improved quality
Improved customer focus
Speed up the development of solutions
Increase employee motivation
Utilise different skillsets
What counts as a reasonable adjustment
Rights to education, employment, housing, goods and services.
Dependent on how practicable they are, the disability, size of organisation, cost of change
Includes making doors wider, automatic doorways, clearer signs, ramps
What are the parts of building regulations part m?
Volume 1 - access to and use of buildings (dwellings)
Volume 2 - access and use of buildings other than dwellings
What’s included in building regulations part M (vol 2)?
Approach to dwellings
E.g. level landings between ramp flights where change of direction.
Doors - minimum width of opening
What’s included building regulations part m (vol 1)?
Approach to dwelling e.g communal entrances,
parking spaces,
sanitary facilities,
What’s included in building regulations part m (vol 2)?
Car parking
Ramped access
Accessible entrances
Lifts
