Diversity, inclusion and teamworking Flashcards
(10 cards)
Why is it important to foster diversity in teams?
How do you foster diversity in teams?
How do you adhere to the Equality Act 2010?
provides a legal framework to protect rights of inds and advance equality of opportunity for all
provides Britain with a discrimination law, protects people from being treated unfairly
9 protected characteristics
duty to make reasonable adjustments if someone placed at substantial disadvantage because of a disability:
- change way things are done (provision, criterion, practice)
- provide auxiliary aids or services (i.e. extra staff assistance)
- change a physical feature of a premises
( doesn’t require structural changes)
the duty applies to the “controller” of the premises i.e. landlord or agent
disability defined as “a physical or mental impairment with substantial and long-term adverse effect on ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities”
public sector equality duty
What are the 9 protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010?
- age
- disability
- gender reassignment
- marriage or civil partnership (employment only)
- pregnancy and maternity
- race
- religion or belief
- sex
- sexual orientation
and protects “discrimination by association” i.e. if your son is gay
and protects you if you’ve complained about discrimination/stood up for discrimination rights
What is the public sector equality duty under the Equality Act 2010? How do you apply it?
purpose:
- to integrate consideration of equality and good relations into design of policies and delivery of services inc internal policies
3 aims:
- eliminate unlawful discrimination
- advance equality of opportunity between ppl with a protected characteristic and not
- foster good relations between them
Tell me about your Wellbeing Ambassador volunteering role.
What is unconscious bias? How can you reduce it?
What is a RACI matrix?
The RACI matrix is a responsibility assignment chart that maps out every task, milestone or key decision involved in completing a project and assigns which roles are Responsible for each action item, which personnel are Accountable, and, where appropriate, who needs to be Consulted or Informed.
What is an Access statement?
A design and access (DAS) statement is a short report accompanying and supporting a planning application. They provide a framework for applicants to explain how a proposed development is a suitable response to the site and its setting, and demonstrate that it can be adequately accessed by prospective users.
A DAS is required with planning applications for major development – both full and outline. Lower thresholds apply in conservation areas and World Heritage Sites, where some smaller applications must also be accompanied by a DAS. Listed building consent applications must also include a DAS.
What is the difference between diversity and inclusion?
Diversity involves ppl with diff characteristics
Inclusion procedures to integrate
