Diversity, Inclusion and Teamworking (Level 1) Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Equality Act (2010)?
Equality Act (2010)
- Legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society
Tell me about an example of where you have worked well in a team - Exeter Bid
Exeter Bid
- Diverse team with a mixture of internal and external team members
- Set team objectives
- Ensured that roles and responsibilities were clear
- Maintained clear channels of communication
- Allowed all members to have an active role and contribute
Why is diversity and inclusivity valuable to businesses / teams?
- Greater innovation and creativity
- Range of skills
- Happier employees
- Increased productivity
- Building client relationships
What are the differences between diversity and inclusion?
Diversity describes the variation in personal, physical, and social characteristics that exist, while inclusion refers to the procedures organizations implement to integrate everyone in the workplace
What does inclusive communication include?
Inclusive communication means sharing information in a way that everybody can understand
What is unconscious bias and how can you reduce it?
Unconscious bias is when we make judgments or decisions on the basis of our prior experience, our own personal deep-seated thought patterns, assumptions or interpretations, and we are not aware that we are doing it.
What policies does your company have in relation to diversity and inclusion and how do you comply with them?
Linkcity
- Diversity, Inclusion and Respect Policy
- Equal Opportunities Employment Policy
Explain what the RICS Inclusive Employer Quality Mark is
RICS Inclusive Employer Quality Mark is the benchmark for inclusion and diversity in land, property and construction, and is based on 6 principles:
- leadership and vision;
- recruitment;
- staff retention;
- staff development;
- staff engagement; and
- continuous improvement.
The mark is designed to change behaviour by encouraging all firms, large and small, to look carefully at their employment practices and put inclusivity at the heart of what they do.
What is a RACI matrix?
The RACI responsibility assignment matrix, it’s used to clarify employee roles and responsibilities for each task, milestone and decision that takes place throughout a project. The chart is designed to ensure clear communication and smooth workflows across all parts of a team
What is a strategic alliance?
A strategic alliance is an arrangement between two companies to undertake a mutually beneficial project while each retains its independence.
Why is accountability and responsibility important when working in a team?
Accountability fosters better work relationships, improves job satisfaction, and helps teams work more effectively together
Responsibility teams have clear functions and responsibilities, they know what is expected of them and work more efficiently
Explain Tuckman’s theory in relation to teamwork
Tuckman’s theory stated that teams would go through 5 stages of development: forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning
Explain how the RICS Rules of Conduct relate to inclusion and diversity.
All members and firms must promote diversity, inclusion and respect
Which ISO relates to inclusion and diversity?
ISO 30415 is a guideline, which helps to develop an inclusive workplace requiring an ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I), addressing inequalities in organizational systems, policies, processes and practices.
What is Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE)?
EDGE is a global business certification for gender equality, it stands for Economic Dividends for Gender Equality and is distinguished by its rigour and focus on business impact. The methodology uses a business, rather than theoretical, approach that incorporates benchmarking, metrics and accountability into the process.
