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

Question 1

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

Answer 1

• Office Teams.
• Project Teams.
• Design Teams.

Question 2

What is workplace diversity?

Answer 2

• The acceptance and inclusion of employees of all backgrounds.

Question 3

What are the benefits of workplace diversity?

Answer 3

• 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.

Question 4

What are inclusive environments?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Why are inclusive environments important?

Answer 5

• 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.

Question 6

What legislation or regulations relate to inclusive environments?

Answer 6

• The main legislation is the Equality Act 2010.

Question 7

Please explain your understanding of inclusion within the workplace?

Answer 7

• Inclusion within the workplace is creating an environment and culture where all company employees feel like they belong in the organisation.

Question 8

What is meant by the term unconscious bias?

Answer 8

• 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.

Question 9

What is your understanding of equal opportunity?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

What is the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

What is meant by teamworking?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

What makes an effective team?

Answer 12

• Common sense of purpose
• Clear objectives
• Adequate resources
• Communication
• Mutual trust
• Range of skills

Question 13

What are the benefits of teamworking?

Answer 13

• Shared workload
• Improved productivity
• Multiple skillsets

Question 14

Why might a team fail?

Answer 14

• Poor selection of team members
• inadequate resource

Question 15

What is discrimination?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

What regulations govern inclusive environments?

Answer 16

Equality Act 2010

Question 17

Are there any Building Regulations associated with inclusive environments?

Answer 17

Approved Doc M - Access to and use of buildings.

Question 18

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

Answer 18

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