Seeing Beyond Numbers
An Inclusive Finance Training
Course Overview & Objective
To foster a culture of diversity and inclusion within the banking sector, leading to healthy, vibrant organizations that thrive in the long term and perform in the short term.
By implementing this one-day training, the banking sector can cultivate a more inclusive environment, enabling organizations to benefit from the diverse perspectives and talents of their employees while ensuring long-term success and building trust with diverse communities.
What Makes This Course Different
Interactive and engaging teaching methods used to maximize participant engagement, real-life examples, and recommendations for further learning and development in diversity and inclusion.
Part 1 - Blindfolded Experiential Learning Exercise
2 hour + half hour coffee break
A blindfolded experiential learning exercise facilitated by a blind person., allowing participants to experience firsthand the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and promote empathy, understanding, and the need for inclusivity.
Part 2 - Introduction and Benefits of Diversity & Inclusion
1 and a half hours
Share personal experience and challenges encountered when interacting with different banks.
Demonstrate the huge ‘costs’ of disregarding D&I practices – provide an example.
Highlight the benefits of D&I practices in the Financial Sector:
a wider array of viewpoints, experiences, and opinions;
attracting a more diverse talent pool;
fostering a deeper understanding of diverse customer segments, leading to better products and services tailored to their needs and preferences;
stimulating business innovation;
higher-quality decisions demonstrated through cognitive diversity;
overall business performance & enhanced overall reputation.
Part 3 - Unconscious Bias Awareness & Constructive Debating Exercise
1 and a half hours
Prior to the training, participants will be asked to take the Harvard Implicit Association test to understand their implicit biases – recognizing unconscious biases is about observing what makes us uncomfortable.
Form debating teams and assign opposing themes related to diversity and inclusion.
Teams will engage in a constructive debate, challenging their own biases and assumptions, and presenting arguments supporting their assigned theme.
This exercise will encourage critical thinking, self-reflection, and open dialogue about biases and stereotypes.
Part 4 - Conclusions
1 hour
Conclude the training day by summarizing key learnings and insights.
Provide an opportunity for participants to express their opinions, share their personal experiences, and ask questions.
Encourage participants to reflect on how they can actively contribute to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture within their respective organizations.
Duration:
1 day – six hours of training
Delivery:
In class
Contact us for a customized workshop delivered in a tandem session. This includes Q&A, networking and follow-up, and tailored session on specific needs.