In this 3-hour workshop, we will work together to grow our awareness of how unconscious bias — judgments and behaviours toward others that we're not aware of — works through us and the systems in which we operate.

We’ll be digging into questions like these:

• What is unconscious bias, and how do I recognise it within myself and in my environment?

• What are the consequences of not addressing unconscious bias?

• Once I understand my own behaviours, how can I adjust them?

In this 3-hour workshop, we'll grow our collective consciousness around intersectionality — the interplay between identity factors such as gender, race, sexuality, dis*abilities, class and many more. We'll discuss how dynamics of power and identity play out in our communities, organisations and societies.

Key topics of conversation:

• privilege + marginalisation

• positionality

• microaggressions

• cases for caring

In this 6-hour module which is divided into two 3-hour workshops, we’ll identify common patterns of how bias, dominance and even violence can be conveyed through our language choices, with concrete tips for transforming communication to be more inclusive.

Key topics of conversation:

• positioning versus othering

• Microaggressions

• language best practice around six issues

Part 1: Race, Class, Dis*ability

Part 2: Gender, Sexuality. Bodytype

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll explore allyship tools for engaging mindfully with colleagues to build a more inclusive workplace. We’ll learn some frameworks for more effective and empathic interpersonal communication, especially when harm has already happened — whether you are showing up for yourself, for a colleague, or if you are the person who caused harm.

Key topics of conversation:

• impact versus intent

• impacts of microaggressions

• speaking up for yourself

• active allyship - showing up for others

• when harm happens - how to apologise

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll build on the foundations of knowledge we’ve built in precious sessions and start to understand the “what” and “why” for our DEI strategy. We’ll establish shared agreements for the ongoing work, and by the end of the workshop we’ll have a draft of a DEI mission statement.

Key topics of conversation:

• understanding our status quo

• connecting to our motivation

• understanding our position

• drafting our social equity compass

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll give a quick overview and practice using practical methods to organise our teams and make decisions in more equitable ways. We'll explore methods and tools for engaging mindfully with collaborators to foster more inclusive spaces.

Key topics of conversation:

• small group power dynamics

• creating safer spaces for collaboration and discussion

• decision-making options

• daily considerations

• basics of equitable and inclusive facilitation

In this daylong workshop, we’ll learn and try out innovative, multidisciplinary and equitable approaches for tackling equity and inclusion challenges within our organisations.

Key topics of conversation:

• the aequa approach for equitable orga design

• defining our focus areas

• inspiration for this method

Hands-on interactive process:

• define the problem

• ideate solutions

• idea assessment

• prototyping ideas

• test and learn

• accountability

In this 3-hour workshop, which focuses on so-called individual and systemic advocacy, we’ll learn and practice peer education and persuasion to advocate for more social equity in your team, organisation, industry, scene or other spheres of influence.

Key topics of conversation:

• conversation-based advocacy

• defining our spheres of influence

• mindful advocacy conversations framework

• better practices

• other ways of advocating

In this two-hour workshop, which is a follow-up to our other workshops, we’ll learn about the importance of accountability and how we can stay connected to our motivation, let our compass guide us, and keep doing the work of social equity in a sustainable and impactful way.

Key topics of conversation:

• framework for transformation

• check-in: personal accountability

• check-in: organisational accountability

• everyday solidarity