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Cultivating a Culture of Belonging and Inclusion in the Workplace
At BRK Ujima, we are committed to transforming workplaces into environments where every individual, particularly those who are often excluded or marginalised, feels a true sense of belonging and inclusion. Our specialised initiatives focus on addressing systemic inequalities and fostering cultures where diversity is not just acknowledged but celebrated.
Services We Offer
Training and Workshops
We offer tailored training and interactive workshops designed to educate and empower your team. Our sessions focus on the unique challenges faced by marginalised groups and provide practical tools to help create a more inclusive and supportive workplace environment.
Coaching Services
Our expert consultants work closely with your organisation to identify areas of improvement and develop strategies that promote belonging and inclusion, customised to your specific needs
Workplace Audits
We conduct comprehensive audits to assess your current workplace culture, identifying systemic barriers to inclusion and offering actionable recommendations for improvement.
HR Rewiring
This service is designed to transform your HR practices to better support an inclusive and equitable workplace.
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Whether you’re looking to empower your team, conduct a detailed audit, or seek professional advice to enhance your inclusivity efforts, we’re here to support your journey toward a more equitable workplace. Contact us today to discuss how we can help transform your organisation.
Training & Workshops
At BRK Ujima, we are committed to helping organisations cultivate a culture of belonging and inclusion in the workplace. Below is a list of our available training sessions and workshops, each designed to address systemic inequalities and support those who are often marginalised or excluded. These sessions can be customised to your organisation’s needs and are suitable for groups of 20 or fewer participants.
If you’re interested in any of the sessions below, please get in touch with us below.
Explore how power and privilege shift across different cultural and geographical spaces. Participants will learn how to address challenges that arise in a global context and develop context-appropriate solutions to ensure inclusivity across borders.
Objectives:
- Understand the dynamics of privilege
- Develop strategies for inclusivity in a global context
Learning Outcomes:
- Ability to address challenges in a global context
- Implement context-appropriate solutions for diverse environments
The Language of Difference, Identities, and Discrimination
Gain insights into the complexities of discussing identities and discrimination in a global context. This workshop shifts the focus from a Western/Global North perspective and equips participants to navigate these discussions across diverse cultures.
Objectives
- Shift focus from Western perspectives
- Communicate effectively across cultures
Learning Outcomes
- Anticipate and prevent cross-cultural misunderstandings
- Address identity-related challenges in a global workforce
Learn how to define, identify, and address microaggressions in the workplace. This session equips participants with the tools to create a more inclusive environment by tackling subtle, yet harmful, interactions that contribute to feelings of exclusion.
Objectives
- Understand microaggressions
- Develop strategies to address them in the workplace
Learning Outcomes
- Ability to recognise microaggressions
- Implement tools to create a more inclusive environment
Introduction to Intersectionality
Explore intersectionality as a framework for understanding and addressing multiple forms of oppression.
Objectives
- Grasp the concept of intersectionality
- Apply it to foster inclusivity in the workplace
Learning Outcomes
- Practical strategies to integrate intersectionality
- Enhanced understanding of overlapping identities
Understand the difference between performative and impactful allyship, and learn how to support colleagues from marginalised communities.
Objectives
- Define true allyship
- Avoid performative actions
Learning Outcomes
- Implement meaningful allyship practices
- Support non-majoritarian colleagues effectively
Transition from a non-racist to an anti-racist approach within your organisation.
Objectives
- Embrace anti-racism
- Proactively address racism in the workplace
Learning Outcomes
- Ability to implement anti-racist strategies
- Comfort with navigating the discomfort of this transition
Coaching for Inclusive Practices and Professional Development
Our coaching is intended to help participants improve self-awareness around issues of bias, privilege, and systemic inequality; build empathy and understanding for diverse perspectives; develop inclusive leadership skills to create a more equitable workplace; navigate difficult conversations about race, inclusion, and diversity; and challenge behaviours that may unintentionally exclude or marginalise others.
Designed to support staff at all levels, from executives and managers to non-managerial employees.
Pairing each staff member with a dedicated coach, we establish rapport, identify goals related to inclusion, equity, belonging, and workplace discrimination, and use these goals to drive progress through focused guidance, feedback, and reflection.
Focused Conversations
Deep dives into the areas the coachee wishes to explore.
Resource Sharing
Providing tools and resources to support the coachee’s development.
Accountability Check-Ins
Regular progress reviews to ensure goals are being met.
Active Listening
Creating a space where the coachee feels heard and supported.
Strategy Development
Collaboratively developing strategies for coordinated action in the workplace.
Workplace Audits Tailored To Your Needs
Our workplace audits are designed to be flexible, allowing you to choose the level of depth that best suits your organisation’s size and needs. Whether you require a light-touch review or an in-depth analysis, we adapt our process to meet your specific goals. Below is an outline of the steps that can be included in our audits:
Our Process
We begin with a consultation to understand your organisation’s specific needs and objectives. During this meeting, we discuss the scope of the audit, key focus areas, and the outcomes you hope to achieve.
We conduct a thorough review of your organisation’s existing policies, procedures, and relevant documentation. This step can be as detailed as necessary, depending on your needs, to identify areas that may require improvement to foster a more inclusive and equitable workplace.
To gain insights from your team, we engage employees through anonymous surveys and one-on-one interviews. This step can range from a basic survey to a comprehensive engagement process, depending on the depth of insight you wish to obtain.
We analyse the collected data to identify key issues and patterns within your organisation. The level of analysis can be adjusted to suit your requirements, from a high-level overview to a detailed examination of specific areas.
Based on our findings, we develop a set of actionable recommendations tailored to your organisation’s needs. The recommendations can be broad or highly specific, depending on the depth of the audit.
We present our findings and recommendations to your leadership team. This session includes a discussion of key insights and recommended actions, with the opportunity for feedback to ensure alignment with your organisation’s goals.
To assist with implementing the recommended changes, we offer support that ranges from basic guidance to more involved consulting services, depending on your organisation’s needs.
After the implementation, we can conduct a follow-up assessment to measure the impact of the changes. This step can be a brief check-in or a more detailed reassessment, depending on your preference.
HR Rewiring
At the core of every thriving organisation is a commitment to fostering inclusion and equity. Our HR Rewiring service is tailored to reshape your HR practices, ensuring they effectively support a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace. This service includes:
Comprehensive review and redesign of HR policies and procedures
Implementation of practices that promote belonging, inclusion and equity
Support in creating a workplace culture that values and respects all employees
Strategies to align HR practices with organisational goals for inclusivity and equity
Strategy Development
Contact Us To Discover How We Can Work Together.
We are passionate about partnering with organisations and individuals who share our commitment to creating a safer, freer, more just, and inclusive world for marginalised and oppressed people.
