Diversity, Inclusion and Teamworking Flashcards
Why is teamworking important?
By working in a team you can achieve objectives more efficiently to a higher standard.
What are the skills needed to be an effective team member?
Ability to listen to others Proactive participation A good communicator Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses Reflection Respect to others
What makes a successful team?
Each members has an understanding of the team dynamics
Leadership
Everybody’s roles within the team
Good communication and behaviours.
Diverse membership - different backgrounds and qualities
What is the aim of the Equality Act?
To provide protection against wide range of discrimination and inequality.
How does the Equality Act relate to property?
Intends to protect discrimination in the use of property.
Landlords must offer fair terms when disposing or letting out a property - not be discriminatory
What is the role of the surveyor?
Surveyors are involved throughout lifecycle of buildings and construction projects. eg valuing building, acquisition, disposal, tax
What’s an example of how the Equality act protects discrimination?
The act makes it illegal to discriminate against sex.
Avison Young have taken steps to promote Women in leadership positions with active recruitment by an external executive search firm. Now 40% Overall make up.
What is unconscious bias?
occurs when people favour others who look like them and/or share their values
What is inclusion?
Having a workplace where everyone is integrated and respected for who they are. Having an equal access to opportunities.
What is diversity?
A wide range of diverse individual from different backgrounds, characteristics, age, sex, race.
How do you overcome unconscious bias?
Knowing about unconscious bias
Take time with your decisions
Implementing policies - Blind recruitment
What types of bias?
Conformity bias - views are swayed by others.
Ageism
Beauty Bias
Gender Bias
How have the RICS addressing diversity?
in 2015 RICS launched the Inclusive Employer Quality Mark (IEQM) to promote diversity and inclusion.
Firms have signed up to promote the industry and open it up to a more diverse range of people.
Eg promoting a more diverse executive.
