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Understanding and Practicing Allyship

Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion
All Levels

Allyship is the continuous practice of advancing a culture of inclusion through intentional, positive, and conscious actions that benefit others. Our Allyship training equips participants with a framework and tools to be an effective ally in the workplace through everyday interactions, in-the-moment interventions, and ongoing advocacy. Our approach is based on research in identity formation, helping behaviors, and organizational climate and culture.

Training Includes:

  • Research
  • Self Reflection
  • Discussions
  • Activities
  • Action Planning

Learning Objectives

Participants will leave with an understanding of:

  • How engaging in allyship at work creates a more inclusive culture that benefits both marginalized and privileged group members.
  • What they can do to keep learning and continue their journey towards effective allyship.

And the confidence and skills to:

  • Demonstrate effective allyship in a range of everyday work-related scenarios.

Formats Offered

  • In-Person or Virtual Workshop
  • In-Person or Virtual Keynote
  • Reach eLearning Course

High-Level Outline

Introduction

Define allyship and related concepts such as “marginalized” and “privileged” groups. | Discuss the importance of allyship for both groups and the organization at large.

Effective Allyship

Consider best practices for effective allyship, explaining the importance of embracing discomfort, noticing inequity, speaking up, and joining the conversation. | Share and discuss experiences with allyship.

Demonstrating Allyship

Provide skills and tactics for speaking up as an ally—e.g., using evidence, appealing to values, and asking questions. | Practice allyship using realistic workplace scenarios.

Action Planning

Engage participants in planning around how they will use new allyship skills and continue their learning about effective allyship.

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Why Paradigm?

Paradigm empowers organizations to create high-performance workplaces where everyone can do their best work.

56 %

Increase in job performance

50 %

Decrease in Turnover risk

75 %

Fewer employee sick days