Female leadership

Responding at the right level and at the right time to sexism

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Learning objectives :

  • Identify instances of sexism and discrimination, including when they are subtle or normalized
  • Responding at the right time and at the appropriate level when faced with a sexist or discriminatory situation
  • Define your own principles of inclusion and translate them into concrete actions within your team

Course :

Session 1: Setting Your Red Line: Participants learn to identify sexist or discriminatory behaviors, including when they are subtle or normalized. They analyze these behaviors using the Green/Orange/Red color-coding system.

Case Study : Describe behaviors observed during meetings and determine which ones require a response.

Session 2: Responding to Sexism: Participants practice the “Responding at the Right Level” method to choose between immediate intervention, individual correction, or a discussion at a later time, depending on the situation.

Case Study : Responding to a sexist comment during a meeting without downplaying the facts or losing sight of the group’s goal.

Session 3: Defining Principles: Participants formalize their principles of inclusion and identify the behaviors they wish to encourage or change within their team.

Case Study Example : Write down your principles, share them in small groups, and refine them based on feedback from the other participants.

When you leave this workshop, you'll know...

  • Identify instances of sexism and discrimination, even when they are trivialized or difficult to define
  • Respond at the right time and at the appropriate level, choosing between group intervention, individual guidance, and a discussion at a later time
  • Define concrete principles of inclusion to change behaviors within your team

And it'll come in handy for...

In hierarchical management:

  • Create a more inclusive and safe work environment
  • Preventing Sexist or Discriminatory Behavior in Your Team
  • Protecting those affected while maintaining a clear framework for everyone
  • Improving team performance by allowing everyone to take their place

In cross-functional management:

  • Responding Appropriately to a Sexist Remark During a Meeting or at a Client's Office
  • Maintain a respectful collaborative environment within multidisciplinary teams
  • Give everyone a chance to speak and include people who don't speak up on their own
  • Stand up for your principles without losing sight of the goal of the relationship or the project

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