This course empowers professionals to move beyond awareness and into meaningful action by exploring the historical and contemporary contributions of women in business while critically examining the systemic barriers they continue to face. Delegates will gain a nuanced understanding of the distinction between equality and equity, recognise how unconscious bias and intersectionality shape workplace experiences, and develop practical tools to interrupt bias, amplify female voices, and practice authentic male allyship. By analysing real-world scenarios and committing to actionable steps, participants will leave equipped to drive tangible progress toward gender parity and foster inclusive cultures where all talent can thrive. This course matters because sustainable business success depends on dismantling inequity — not just acknowledging it.
What if your team could unlock real progress on gender equality — not just talk about it?
This half‑day sesion gives leaders the tools to celebrate women’s achievements, spot hidden bias, and build truly inclusive workplaces.
You’ll learn the difference between equality and equity, understand how race, class and disability shape experience, and gain practical ways to be a better ally.
Walk away with clear actions that drive change — and earn three CPD hours while you do it.
Available as an open course, for closed groups, or as one‑to‑one coaching.
To find out more, contact us at lets talk at e q v dot co dot uk.
Counts towards 3 CPD HoursHalf DayAM/PMOpen Public & Closed Group
Please reflect on one or more of the questions below and come prepared to discuss your responses during the session.
Self-Assessment: On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your current skill level in this subject? What factors influenced your rating?
Development Focus: Identify one specific behaviour, skill, or capability you would like to improve or develop further.
Relevant Examples: If possible, bring one or two relevant examples or scenarios from your experience that you would be willing to share with the group.
What You Will Learn
Celebrate the historical and contemporary achievements of women in business leadership.
Articulate the critical difference between equality and equity in a professional context.
Identify common forms of unconscious bias and their specific impact on women's career progression.
Analyze the concept of intersectionality and how race, disability, and class compound workplace barriers.
Develop practical strategies to interrupt bias and amplify female voices in meetings.
Define and practice specific male allyship behaviours to drive systemic change.
Analyze real-world workplace scenarios to detect subtle barriers and micro-aggressions.
Commit to specific, actionable steps to embrace equity and support gender parity.
Your Post-Course Challenge
Within 30 days, identify one instance of bias in your workplace and apply the 'See, Name, Act' loop.
Commit to amplifying one female colleague's idea in your next meeting using the 'Yes, And...' technique.
Reflect on your own role in the 'Office Housework' dynamic and propose a fairer distribution of tasks.
Counts Towards 3 CPD Hours
This course contributes 3 hours of Continuing Professional Development. Delegates can log these hours as evidence of structured learning for professional bodies and employers.
This course is designed for professionals who are committed to advancing gender equity in the workplace and want to deepen their understanding of the systemic and interpersonal barriers women face in business. Whether you are looking to reflect on your own role, support colleagues more effectively, or drive change within your organisation, this session offers valuable insights and practical tools for meaningful progress.
This course is ideal for:
HR professionals seeking to strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the employee lifecycle
People managers aiming to create fairer team dynamics and support the career progression of women in their teams
Senior leaders who want to model inclusive behaviours and embed equity into organisational strategy
Male allies looking to move beyond awareness and take concrete, accountable actions to support gender parity
Women in mid-level roles navigating career advancement and seeking strategies to overcome common workplace barriers
Diversity and inclusion champions aiming to deepen their intersectional understanding and amplify impact in their networks
No prior experience needed
No prior training or expertise in gender equity is required to benefit from this course. It is accessible to individuals at any stage of their professional journey who are open to learning, reflecting, and engaging constructively with the topics covered.
What you will take away
You will leave with greater confidence in recognising and addressing bias, a clearer understanding of how to practice effective allyship, and practical steps you can apply immediately to support a more inclusive and equitable workplace.
For Groups & Teams
We can deliver this training session in several ways to suit your organisation’s needs:
Open Public Course
Join delegates from other organisations on a scheduled date
Closed Group
Exclusively for your team, using your real scenarios
In Person
Face-to-face at your premises or a venue of your choice
Virtual
Live, interactive online delivery via Teams or Zoom
One-to-One Coaching
Personalised sessions tailored entirely to you
Have two or more people to train?
You may want to consider a closed group course. Benefits include:
Cost effective for teams
Choose a date to suit you
Customise content and timings
No minimum delegate numbers
Uses your real-world scenarios
Builds shared language in your team
Contact us on [email protected] to discuss specific dates and delivery requirements.
How Our Tutor-Led Courses Are Delivered
Before the day
Delegates are given pre-work to complete before attending. This ensures everyone arrives with relevant context and real scenarios from their own experience, so learning is immediately relevant and actionable from the first minute.
On the day
Our sessions are participative and highly interactive. We don’t do “death by PowerPoint” — instead, the day includes a variety of engaging activities throughout:
Real-world casework using your scenarios
Practical hands-on exercises
Real Play (not role play) simulations
Peer learning and group discussion
Case studies and scenario work
Facilitated discussion and structured reflection
What you leave with
Participants leave with:
Practical tools — frameworks and models you can use straight away
Clear action plans — specific next steps tailored to your role
Greater confidence — built through intensive, realistic practice
Skills you can apply immediately — not theory, but techniques tested during the day
After the day
Post-session measurements and a 30-day challenge ensure that learning is embedded and behaviour change is sustained.
Key Features
Course Duration is 1/2 Day
Engaging tutor led event
Comprehensive course materials
Certificates of attendance
Access to Customer Portal (course bookers)
Course Guarantee
Priced per day for a group of up to 12 delegates
£595.00 Plus VAT
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Payment available via all major credit cards or Invoice. All options available during the online booking process.
