CMI Unit 506 Managing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion are important drivers of organisational performance, benefiting staff and stakeholders.
About this course
This unit will enable managers to understand the business case for equality, diversity and inclusion and the role of managers in creating inclusive cultures. It focuses on the skills required for inclusive leadership and how to adapt leadership styles to support others in seeing the benefits of inclusion. It will enable learners to analyse the requirements for managing, planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting on equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Learning outcomes
- Understand legal and organisational approaches to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a manager in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Know how to develop and implement plans which support equality, diversity and inclusion within an organisation
- Know how to monitor and report on equality, diversity and inclusion
Course content
1.1 Examine the impact of legislative requirements on organisations with respect to equality, diversity and inclusion
1.2 Justify the business case for equality, diversity and inclusion
1.3 Evaluate organisational approaches to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion to staff and stakeholders
2.1 Analyse the role and responsibilities of a manager in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion
2.2 Specify the language and behaviours required of a manager in leading by example
2.3 Evaluate leadership styles which support practice improvement in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion
2.4 Assess approaches for managing individuals and teams which lack commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
3.1 Assess the process for developing a plan which supports equality, diversity and inclusion within an organisation
3.2 Analyse the purpose and methods of gathering data and information to inform a plan
3.3 Recommend approaches to implementing a plan
4.1 Recommend methods for monitoring outcomes against targets to promote continuous improvement
4.2 Examine methods for reporting outcomes to staff and stakeholders
Key Features
Available as a standalone level 5 professional qualification
Demonstrate your commitment to current and future employers
Study in your own time, start and finish when you want
Course structure, content and materials to suit your learning style
CMI Unit 506 Managing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Course Summary
Guided Learning
19 HoursCourse / Unit Credit Value
Unit 506: 40 TUTQualification 1
CMI Level 5 Management and LeadershipQualification 1 Credit Value
Award: 40 TUT Certificate: 130 TUT Diploma: 370 TUTQualification 2
CMI Level 5 Award in Managing Equality, Diversity and InclusionQualification 2 Credit Value
Complete this unit as a standalone qualification.Contact us for more informtion about this course.
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