Large UK Bank
Inclusion Champions: Courageous Conversations
The Challenge
We were asked by a large UK bank to help with their Inclusion Champions programme, which included a large pre-identified group of people across the organisation tasked with the challenge of championing and supporting inclusivity. These people were from across the UK, from all divisions and the programme was part of the larger initiative.
However the bank was rightly aware that as part of this initiative their newly appointed ‘Inclusivity Champions’ might encounter some difficult or challenging conversations which they may find uncomfortable and could naturally shy away from.
The Results
Working closely with the client we designed a programme that incorporated dynamic virtual energiser sessions followed by individual access to our unique Embedding App. The aim of the programme was to encourage and empower the new team and give them the confidence to have these conversations and techniques to get a positive result.
The role of the Embedding App was to deliver a unique set of practical “in the flow of work” challenges and action planning prompts that provided a straightforward structure for the participants to embed new behaviours “on the go”.
The Embedding simulations as part of the programme really helped engage the participants by giving them opportunities to practice and test new behaviours in various “real world” role plays, simulations and workplace observations. Offering a great chance to understand potential difficult conversations and practice possible outcomes in a safe, learning environment.
The feedback from the participants was very positive with 92% agreeing that they would recommend this dynamic virtual energiser session to others.
The programme
- Conference energiser
Embedding App
96%Participants found the virtual energiser engaging- 92%Participants gained a new understanding of the skills they can apply immediately
Testimonials
I can’t speak highly enough of our partnership with The Method. They take the time to deeply understand our learning needs and recommend the most effective approach. I love their participative and experiential facilitation style which means all get involved and immediately put learning into practice.
It was an engaging session with enough opportunity to role play and practice. I feel I have come out learning through experience and not by listening.
Fantastic session, really clear structured and Rob our presenter was amazing!
Energised and engaging content that really makes you embed your behaviours.