Understand Unconscious Bias and Create a More Inclusive Workplace
Being Consciously Inclusive...
Why this course?
Being Consciously Inclusive is about going beyond basic awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) to actively challenge assumptions, build self-awareness, and foster genuine belonging in the workplace.
Your organisation has already invested in foundational inclusion training, helping teams understand the impact of discrimination and what constitutes unacceptable behaviour. As a result, you’ve seen positive cultural shifts and are committed to building on that progress.
However, despite increased EDI awareness, you’ve noticed that unconscious assumptions still surface—often unintentionally. These moments can negatively affect team dynamics, employee experience, and ultimately risk undermining talent attraction, retention, and workplace harmony.
This Being Consciously Inclusive course provides a reflective space for all employees—not just managers—to develop greater self-awareness, examine everyday judgements, and explore the subtle behaviours that influence how inclusive they truly are.
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What does it cover?
Being Consciously Inclusive: Challenging Bias and Building Awareness
Our Being Consciously Inclusive course is designed to support individuals in developing deeper self-awareness and inclusive behaviours in the workplace. Rather than prescribing thoughts or dictating beliefs, Being Consciously Inclusive encourages reflection on how unconscious bias influences decisions, perceptions, and daily interactions.
Ideal for organisations that have already delivered foundational EDI training, the Being Consciously Inclusive course builds on that momentum by providing practical tools to recognise, challenge, and reduce bias in everyday situations. Through interactive, drama-based learning, participants explore different forms of unconscious bias and their real-world impact on individuals and workplace culture.
As part of the Being Consciously Inclusive experience, participants engage with observational drama and forum theatre to examine the effects of micro-aggressions and explore how micro-affirmations—small, positive acts—can foster more inclusive environments. The course offers actionable techniques to increase self-awareness and improve the ability to sense-check assumptions—essential skills for anyone aiming to be more consciously inclusive at work and beyond.
Whether you’re a manager, team member, or part of the leadership team, the Being Consciously Inclusive course supports lasting behavioural change and promotes a culture where every employee feels seen, respected, and valued.
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What is the Being Consciously Inclusive course about?
This Being Consciously Inclusive course is designed to deepen understanding of unconscious bias and how it influences everyday workplace interactions, decisions, and perceptions. Rather than offering a checklist of what not to do, the course encourages participants to reflect on their own thinking patterns, explore the impact of assumptions, and consider how bias can unintentionally shape behaviours and outcomes.
Using interactive, drama-based learning techniques such as observational scenes and forum theatre, the course brings real-life scenarios to life—making the often invisible effects of bias easier to identify and discuss. Participants explore concepts like micro-aggressions, micro-affirmations, and the psychology behind bias formation, while gaining practical tools to sense-check assumptions, build empathy, and respond more consciously and inclusively.
This course is ideal for organisations looking to build on existing EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) training and create a more reflective, inclusive culture. It supports employees at all levels in becoming more mindful of their behaviours, ultimately contributing to stronger team dynamics, better decision-making, and a more respectful workplace.
Who is the Being Consciously Inclusive course is suitable for?
The Being Consciously Inclusive course is suitable for employees at all levels who want to strengthen self-awareness, challenge unconscious bias, and contribute to a more respectful and inclusive workplace. Whether you’re a team member, manager, or senior leader, this course offers valuable insight into how everyday assumptions and behaviours can influence interactions, collaboration, and team culture.
It’s particularly beneficial for organisations that have already rolled out Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) training and are now looking to deepen the impact through reflective, behaviour-focused learning. By building on prior knowledge, Being Consciously Inclusive helps embed inclusive thinking into day-to-day working practices.
This course supports individuals in developing practical tools to recognise and respond to bias, improve communication, and foster a culture of psychological safety where everyone feels valued and respected.
How does this course help address unconscious bias at work?
The Being Consciously Inclusive course tackles unconscious bias in the workplace by using engaging, drama-based learning to bring real scenarios to life. Participants gain insight into how unconscious bias shapes assumptions, influences decisions, and impacts team dynamics. Through interactive exercises and observational theatre, the course encourages self-reflection and equips individuals with practical strategies to recognise, challenge, and reduce bias. This approach supports more inclusive behaviours, improves communication, and helps foster a workplace culture where everyone feels respected and valued.
The course uses drama-based methods to explore how unconscious bias shows up in everyday scenarios. It helps participants identify their own assumptions, understand their impact, and learn practical ways to check their thinking and respond more inclusively.
Is Being Consciously Inclusive for all employees or just managers?
The Being Consciously Inclusive course is designed for all employees, not just managers. Inclusion and self-awareness are responsibilities shared across every level of an organisation, and this course supports individuals in recognising how unconscious bias and everyday assumptions affect workplace culture, communication, and collaboration.
While the content is relevant and impactful for everyone—from frontline staff to senior leaders—we understand that different roles may face different challenges. That’s why we offer the flexibility to tailor the Being Consciously Inclusive course for specific audiences, such as managers, leadership teams, or particular departments.
If your organisation would benefit from a version focused on inclusive leadership, managing diverse teams, or decision-making with bias awareness, we can adapt the course to reflect that context. Whether delivered company-wide or to a targeted group, this training helps foster a more reflective, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.
What learning methods are used in the course?
We use observational drama and forum theatre to bring real workplace situations to life. This engaging format allows learners to reflect on behaviour, recognise micro-aggressions, and practise micro-affirmations—small inclusive actions that have a big impact.
Forum theatre’ is when our actors play out a scene, with the learners ‘directing’ how individual characters behave, respond and react in the conversation. Learners can pause, stop the action and rewind, giving them the opportunity appreciate the impact of behaviours and to see what works and what doesn’t.
How does this course support inclusion and diversity strategies?
Being Consciously Inclusive strengthens your organisation’s inclusion and diversity efforts by addressing the often-overlooked impact of subtle, unconscious behaviours. It encourages lasting cultural change by giving people practical tools to support inclusive decision-making and communication.
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