Overview
Do you want to take time to think about how to create an inclusive organisation where women can thrive and everyone has equal opportunity to progress and contribute?
McKinsey’s landmark “Diversity Matters” research reveals that organisations in the top quartile for gender diversity are 15% more likely to financially outperform industry norms. Yet many workplaces have barriers and practices that do not provide an equal environment for progression. Women remain highly underrepresented in corporate leadership. Just 11% of the Fortune 500 and 10% of the FTSE 100 are led by women. (July 2026).
Evidence shows that commitment and accountability from leaders is vital to drive change and create a culture of gender balance, building a workplace that is fair and inclusive for all.
This day provides a space to examine the facts and learn how to take address challenges and evaluate action. You will reflect on guidance for good practice and will leave the day with practical tools you can start implementing immediately to build a workplace where everyone can thrive.
What you'll learn
- Latest research on the key challenge of gender in the workplace and international best practice for progression
- Building awareness of issues that effect gender inclusion in the workplace – and identifying policies or practices that are contributing
- Retaining and attracting talent – developing skills and tackle barriers throughout the employee lifecycle
- Leadership and accountability – how to create a workplace culture where everyone can thrive
- How to use data to target your actions
- Guidance, toolkits and practical resources to enable progression
Who is it for?
This course is for all leaders and executive teams who wish to remove challenges and barriers to inclusion, ensuring that their behaviours influence change so women in their organisation can develop and progress in their career.
