M9 & 10. DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & TEAMWORKING AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS Flashcards

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What are some types of teams that you come across in your day-to-day role?

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  • Office Teams.
  • Project Teams.
  • Design Teams.
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What is workplace diversity?

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  • The acceptance and inclusion of employees of all backgrounds.
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What are the benefits of workplace diversity?

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  • Improved cultural awareness.
  • Improves decision-making by incorporating a broader range of viewpoints.
  • Encourages innovation and creativity through diverse perspectives and
    experiences.
  • Strengthens organisational reputation and promotes positive brand image.
  • Increases adaptability and resilience to change in a globalised market.
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What are inclusive environments?

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Spaces designed to be accessible, welcoming, and accommodating for everyone, regardless of age, ability, gender, or background.

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Why are inclusive environments important?

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  • Improve business reputation, attract talent, and appeal to a wider audience or client base.
  • Comply with legal obligations, such as the Equality Act 2010 in the UK.
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What legislation or regulations relate to inclusive environments?

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  • The main legislation is the Equality Act 2010.
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Please explain your understanding of inclusion within the workplace?

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  • Inclusion within the workplace is creating an environment and culture where all company employees feel like they belong in the organisation.
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What is meant by the term unconscious bias?

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  • The associations or assumptions that a person may have about someone solely because of their race, gender or disability.
  • These automatic assumptions and stereotypes are a major contributor to a lack of workplace diversity.
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What is your understanding of equal opportunity?

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Ensures everyone has the same opportunities to succeed and is judged based on merit, not personal characteristics.

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What is the Equality Act 2010?

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Law which prevents individuals from unfair treatment and promotes a fair and equal society.

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What is meant by teamworking?

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A cooperative effort by a group of people to achieve a common goal.

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What makes an effective team?

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  • Common sense of purpose
  • Clear objectives
  • Adequate resources
  • Communication
  • Mutual trust
  • Range of skills
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What are the benefits of teamworking?

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  • Shared workload
  • Improved productivity
  • Multiple skillsets
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Why might a team fail?

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  • Poor selection of team members
  • inadequate resource
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What is discrimination?

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The unfair or prejudicial treatment of individuals based on personal characteristics such as race, gender, age, or disability.

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What regulations govern inclusive environments?

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Equality Act 2010

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Are there any Building Regulations associated with inclusive environments?

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Approved Doc M - Access to and use of buildings.

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Can you give an example of how a building can be inclusive?

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  • Physical access (i.e. ramps, lifts)
  • Accessible parking