Diversity Inclusion and Teamworking (level 1)

Question 1

What is the aim of SW policy on diversity and inclusion

Answer 1

It aims to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace to help SW flourish

Question 2

What are my responsibilities as an employee

Answer 2

1. to familiarise myself with the policy and ensure I understand my role
2. treat everyone with respect
3. be conscious of how my actions impact others

Question 3

What are Scottish Water responsibility as an employer in terms of equality

Answer 3

1. to ensure there is clear guidance available to employees
2. to promote D&I in the workplace
3. to ensure all decision effecting employment , training and workplace are based solely of ability and experience

Question 4

What is unconscious Bias

Answer 4

unconscious bias is a set of pre-conceived ideas that you might hold in your mind about a certain type of person or group of people. These views then play a role in our decision making, judgements and views. People are often unaware of their unconscious bias.

Question 5

How do I challenge my unconscious bias?

Answer 5

1. ask myself what my decision making is based upon

2. ask myself would have I have acted different if X,Y or Z were different

Question 6

Name the 3 types of unconscious bias

Answer 6

1. personal bias-supports my own views
2. preconceptions- set of views we hold in our mind, like a stereotype
3. group bias- human tend to define themselves with social groups so its common to align yourself with people similar to yourself.

Question 7

What are some key teamworking skills

Answer 7

1. listening
2. communciation
3. understanding
4. leadership
5. collabarative working