Leading Diverse & Inclusive Organisations - LDIO

Defence Leadership Centre

Leadership

1.5 days consisting 1-day workshop plus pre and post course work

Shrivenham

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Key information

Level

Practitioner

Planned dates

Keywords

defence diversity and inclusion strategy equality diversity and inclusion defence R057

About this course

This programme will:

present the business case for D&I in practise
demonstrate the importance of strategic leadership in shaping culture
consider the lived experience of feeling included / excluded
assess strategies for managing personal biases
provide case studies from a diverse range of organisations
assist you in identifying proactive personal and leadership strategies to play your part in the MOD’s becoming a more diverse and inclusive employer

The programme requires delegates to complete pre-course learning, a one-day classroom based workshop, and post-course reflection. All are mandatory.

Senior leaders are also encouraged to book a place on the one day Senior Leaders Mental Fitness & Resilience (SLMFR) Workshop, which complements the LDIO offering.

LDIO applicants are asked to note the following points:

Access to the Defence Learning Environment (DLE) is essential.
Adobe Connect is the platform used for delivery and cannot be accessed via MODNet devices.
Pre-study on the DLE (approx. 2 hrs) should be undertaken before attending the workshop.
A post-workshop submission (approx. 2 hrs) is a mandatory requirement and is submitted via the DLE.

What you will learn

You will learn

Capability – Provide Senior Leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to help deliver the D&I Strategy;
Compliance – Ensure Senior Leaders are aware of Defence’s obligations and their role in ensuring departmental policies and procedures are complied with;
Commitment – Impress upon Senior Leaders the need to take personal responsibility for D&I; and
Delivery – Senior Leaders to identify the specific actions they can take.

How will this course help my career?

This programme is mandatory for all strategic leaders – they will be required to attend it every 3 years.

Before you attend

For public sector:

Equality and Diversity Essentials online training and Unconscious Bias online training

For all:

The Defence Secretary, Permanent Under Secretary and Chief of the Defence Staff have all made personal diversity and inclusion pledges which it would be an advantage to have read
A reading list will be given on acceptance to the workshop
Pre-study on the DLE (approx. 2 hrs) should be undertaken before attending the workshop
All applicants are to have read 2020225DIN07x-DLC_Specialist_Courses

Can I attend this course?

This course is suitable for the following type(s) of applicant.

Military
MOD Civil Servants

Senior Military Officers (1*)
Senior MOD Civil Servants (SCS)

Partners across government, international or industry applicants may also attend this course. Please register your interest above, selecting your relevant sector.

How will I learn?

Blended Learning

Course contact details

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Telephone

Military Telephone

Enquiry address

Registration address

Application form

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