Whats in a word?

27 07 2010

Equality and Diversity is not usually the most popular training course that people are asked to attend but when Gibber joined forces with Equal & Diverse to deliver an interactive training day for Gateshead Children’s Trust the results were quite different…

“Many thanks to the team for giving me the opportunity to attend the training this morning. I have to say it was a fantastic experience - certainly the best equality and diversity training I've been on and I would thoroughly recommend it.”
Children’s Centre area manager – Learning and Children Gateshead.

With the new Single Equality Act 2010 coming into force this year it is important that everyone understands there roles and responsibilities in protecting individuals from unfair treatment and promoting a fair and more equal society. Our new half day training session “what’s in a word” explores what people think equality & diversity means identifying heir main questions and concerns and provides an overview of what the law requires including a brief introduction to the main elements of the Equality Act 2010.

“Excellent and informative. Good combination of interactive and presentation."
"Good event, got a lot of knowledge from session."
"New legislation very interesting and this was a good way of highlighting the changes. Thanks again!"
"A good refresher and good to learn new legislation & gets you thinking."
"Very good & informative."
"Very informal, enjoyable. Raised awareness".
"Enjoyed session. Impressed with the expert knowledge."
Participant feedback

By combining traditional training methods and live interactive drama Gibber are able to bring equality issues to life in a real work setting and challenge the participants to find ways of dealing with them. This way of working leads to a better understanding of what Equality and Diversity in the work place actually means on a day to day basis, why we need the legislation and the consequences of discrimination, harassment or victimisation on the individual and the organisation.

"Interesting – use of drama made it more enjoyable to learn."
"The event was both informative and enjoyable."
"Excellent, raised awareness of E & D and the importance of staff training within our service."
"Made a potential ‘Dry’ subject very interesting & able to put theory in practice."
"Increased my understanding of the language appropriate for equality and diversity."
"Really enjoyed training – made me think about transfer into workplace."
"Thought provoking, timely, tactical (how it developed) Well done!"
Participant feedback

There are many myths that surround Equality & Diversity and many people regard it as being a result of “The PC world gone mad”. Gibber’s innovative, half day session aims to dispel some of these myths and highlights the need for legislation. Gibber provide the participants with an informative, enjoyable and memorable introduction to Equality & Diversity promoting equality as being about common sense and respect.

"Excellent and informative. Enabled me to have a clearer understanding of language I use and the impact it may have on others. Thank you!"
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