Sexism, misogyny and sexual harassment remain real issues in many workplaces — often driven by cultural norms, unconscious bias and unchallenged assumptions about gender and power. However, attempts to challenge patriarchal norms often result in disengagement or defensiveness from men and boys. Dialogue shuts down in a context of fingerpointing and people become fearful of ‘getting it wrong’.
This training supports leaders to recognise these dynamics, understand their responsibilities, and take meaningful action. Through practical discussion and reflection, participants will develop the confidence to challenge sexist behaviour in a constructive, inclusive way that opens up dialogue and affirms the importance of mutual respect. This is a proactive, leadership-focused programme is designed to strengthen workplace culture and help all staff address harassment appropriately, and promote a culture of respect, consent and equity, thereby reducing the risk of harm, exclusion and inequality.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
HR staff, Senior Line Managers, team leaders and anyone with HR responsibilities,
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
You will:
Understanding unconscious bias and systemic sexism
What sexual harassment is and how to address it
Ideas about masculinity and awareness of online influences
Understanding and exploring the impact of male and female stereotypes
What consent really means
Developing an organisation-wide approach to misogynistic behaviour
How to empower female staff to deal with misogyny
How to develop and model positive emotional agility in the workplace
Recognising and addressing both low level and overt misogyny
Becoming anti-sexist: implications for policy and practice
How to create equitable systems
A rights-based approach to working
What you can do as an organisation to promote a fairer working culture.
FACILITATOR
Peter is an experienced public speaker, teacher, trainer and coach with a wealth of experience of leadership, management, personal development and education. He now works with businesses, organisations & schools to help develop the strategies and momentum to meet the challenge of change and achieve their goals.
Peter has worked in education for over 25 years and as a school leader has particular experience in effecting change at a whole organisation level through addressing systems and mindsets that stifle progress. Peter has overseen Ethos & Aspiration in two large secondary schools and led both to achieve the Unicef Rights Respecting School Award. He now speaks to students, staff and leaders around the country inspiring change.
