• Chaka Bachmann

  Founder and senior consultant , Impact & Culture Ltd

  As an intersectional activist and community focused social researcher, I develop evidence-based tools for cultural change. I am an experienced researcher and facilitator, who has led various research and impact projects from evaluating short-term EDI interventions to conceptualising large-scale mixed methods research projects.

  Pari and Chaka have worked together to support boards and their teams to create equity, diversity and inclusion internally and through their organisational purpose.  Clients include: Charity Governance Code, Diversity Principle; Girl Guiding UK, NCVO, Stonewall, Liberty, Citizens Advice, Young Women’s Trust; and the FREA/Equally Ours.

• Pari Dhillon

  Founder and senior consultant , Social Justice Collective Ltd

   I work with organisations, teams and individuals to maximise their ability to achieve social justice. I have led strategic transformation programmes, EDI audits, EDI learning programmes, embedded culture change and supported teams to define and become the change they wish to see in the world. I am an experienced leadership coach, facilitator and trainer.

  Pari and Chaka have worked together to support boards and their teams to create equity, diversity and inclusion internally and through their organisational purpose.  Clients include: Charity Governance Code, Diversity Principle; Girl Guiding UK, NCVO, Stonewall, Liberty, Citizens Advice, Young Women’s Trust; and the FREA/Equally Ours.

10.00	Introduction
10.05	Understanding psychological safety: What it is and why it matters
10.40	Recognising the barriers to psychological safety (e.g., fear of judgment, hierarchy) and addressing harmful dynamics
11.00	BREAK
11.15	Creating a culture of trust and openness
11.45	Effective communication techniques to promote inclusivity
12.15	BREAK
12.30	Leadership’s role in maintaining a psychologically safe[r] environment
12.50	Conclusions & Q&A
13.00	End

Psychological safety is crucial for fostering empowerment, collaboration, and creativity within teams. Our workshop equips leaders and employees with practical tools to build a culture where everyone feels safe[r] to speak up and contribute. Learn how psychological safety can transform team dynamics and create a truly inclusive workplace where every voice is valued.

Key Topics Covered:

• Understanding psychological safety: What it is and why it matters
• Recognising the barriers to psychological safety (e.g., fear of judgment, hierarchy)
• Creating a culture of trust and openness
• Effective communication techniques to promote inclusivity
• Addressing harmful dynamics
• Leadership’s role in maintaining a psychologically safe[r] environment

Governance & Leadership subscriber - £119
Standard rate - £159
Corporate Governance & Leadership subscriber - £300
Corporate delegate - £400
(prices exc VAT)

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1 week before the course – an e-mail with your joining information, this includes the course programme and presentation slides

1 day before the course – an e-mail with your final information, this includes the Zoom link, course programme and presentation slides

If you have any questions at all, please get in touch at [email protected]

Substitution and cancellation policy: On receipt of your booking form, your place is confirmed. Delegate substitutions are allowed. Up to and including 14 days prior to the event, a refund (less a 15% administration fee), or one complimentary transfer to another training date can be issued. Only one complimentary transfer can be issued, no refund will be issued for a cancelled transfer.  Once a transfer has been processed, refund for the original booking will not be issued. Refunds or transfers are not available less than 14 days before the event date. Confirmation of cancellations MUST be in writing and sent or faxed to Civil Society Media at 15 Prescott Place, London, SW4 6BS 020 7819 1200 (fax: 020 7819 1210).