The Power of an LGBTQ+ Ally
Ben Wilberforce-Ritchie
Timezone: Europe/London
About this speaker:
Ben Wilberforce-Ritchie is Philosopher and Founder of Phicilitate Ltd., Ethics Manager at the FTSE100 company BAE Systems, and author. He takes great pride in challenging traditionally held norms and seeks to provoke alternative thought through his work on practical philosophy, authentic leadership, uncertainty and cognitive diversity. Through Phicilitate Ltd., he uses philosophical techniques to help organisations and their employees develop their capacity for critical thought. These are techniques he practices and applies himself in his role within the complex corporate environment at BAE Systems.
Recording: Yes
45 min / 15 min
English
Key learnings:
A clear understanding of an Allies Framework, which they can use to better support their LGBTQ+ colleagues in work
Practical guidance, techniques, and actions they can take to create inclusive working environments, be approachable colleagues to the LGBTQ+ community
A Personal Pledge which they can bring back to their business to hold themselves and others accountable when supporting DE&I
About this leqture:
Being an active and engaged Ally to any marginalised group within the workplace can feel confusing as well as uncomfortable. You might be wondering what you can actually do, whether you have a right to support other communities, or may be worried about facing negativity yourself as a result of helping others. However, Allyship is crucial when supporting DE&I, especially at work, so keep up the great work!
This LGBTQ+ Allies Workshop focuses on the proactive steps employees can take to support their LGBTQ+ colleagues, family, and friends. Attendees will learn about the meaning of LGBTQ+ allyship, namely creating inclusive working environments, being approachable for those who need support, and standing with LGBTQ+ colleagues when they need it.
Attendees will be introduced to an LGBTQ+ Allies Framework, and walk through each of its four pillars with practical examples:
- Self-Awareness – accepting what they currently know, their comfort zones, and identifying what their knowledge gaps are
- Education – developing a suite of resources to help them learn more about the LGBTQ+ community and address the knowledge gaps they have identified
- Visibility – learning how and why visible allyship has a positive effect, and what steps they can take to become more visible in the office and online
- Support – understanding what more they can do to tackle inequity in the workplace, from attending events to running workshops and developing Ally programmes
Plan a meeting
Book a time to chat
Book a timeslot to chat with Micha about how Leqture can help you engage, educate and inspire your talents and leaders through live, online learning sessions held by global experts.