Ally training for men: How to stand up against discrimination, sexism and bias

Essentials

You cannot currently register for this course.

Date(s)

11 April 2024

 

Locations University of Lausanne
Duration

10am - 5pm

Costs

For free: Unifr, UNIGE, UNIL, UNINE, HES-SO, EPFL;

CHF 250: other institutions

Type Séminaire
Language(s) English
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Workshop description
Target audience

male PhD candidates and advanced researchers

Content

Description and objectives
Has it ever happened to you that you witnessed a situation where somebody got treated unfairly and you felt bad because you did not know how to react? Or did a female or minority colleague of yours complain about being discriminated and you did not know how to support them?
In this workshop participants will explore how they can stop being passive bystanders and become active upstanders and allies in situations where others are confronted with discrimination, sexism and bias. In this workshop participants will learn that they can have a positive impact in challenging situations and leave with a toolbox of smart intervention strategies. Knowing how to speak-up for others will also help you to learn to speak up for yourself with courage and confidence.
The workshop will focus on three elements:
• Awareness: How to recognize (subtle) discrimination and understand why it is harmful not just for the targets, but the entire team or organization.
• Obstacles: Why is speaking up difficult.
• Skills: How to listen, learn and engage towards positive change of behavior without creating aggression and defensiveness.
Approach:
This workshop is highly interactive. We will play a simulations game to kick off an open discussion on participants’ own experiences. They will learn from each other and get introduced to various techniques like centering or active listening, that will help them to become fearless and skillful allies for a more human workplace of dignity, equality and innovation.

Responsible(s)

Schicka Manuela

Speakers(s)

Bettina Palazzo, expert in ethical leadership, PALAZZO ETHICS ADVISORY

Dates and locations
Period Location
11.04.2024 from 10:00 to 17:00 University of Lausanne
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About the registration

Registration starts February, 29.

Once your registration is confirmed, it is considered final. Withdrawal less than one week before the workshop OR an absence from the workshop without excuse or explanation entail a fee of CHF 200.- (except in the case of force majeure).