Diversity, inclusion and teamworking Flashcards
(43 cards)
What is unconscious bias and how can you reduce it?
Unconscious biases are automatic, mental shortcuts that influence judgment and decision-making without conscious awareness. To reduce it, increase self-awareness, participate in diversity training, and implement objective criteria in decision-making processes.
Explain what the RICS Inclusive Employer Quality Mark is.
The RICS Inclusive Employer Quality Mark is a voluntary benchmark that promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It encourages organizations to implement best practices and assess their progress.
What is a RACI matrix?
A RACI matrix is a project management tool that clarifies roles and responsibilities by assigning tasks to team members under four categories:
- Responsible
- Accountable
- Consulted
- Informed.
What is a strategic alliance?
A strategic alliance is a formal agreement between two or more entities to collaborate and achieve common goals while remaining independent organizations.
Explain your understanding of supply chain management.
Supply chain management involves the coordination and management of all activities involved in
- sourcing,
- procurement,
- production, and
- delivery of goods and services from suppliers to customers
Explain Tuckman’s theory in relation to teamwork.
Tuckman’s theory outlines four stages of team development:
- Forming,
- Storming,
- Norming, and
- Performing.
Each stage represents a progression in team cohesion, communication, and effectiveness.
Explain the Belbin team roles.
Belbin team roles are a model that identifies nine roles individuals can play within a team, such as
- Coordinator
- Team Worker
- Implementer,
To help create a balanced and effective team dynamic.
Explain Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a psychological theory that identifies five levels of human needs, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization, which must be fulfilled for individuals to achieve overall well-being and personal growth.
Explain how the RICS Rules of Conduct relate to inclusion and diversity.
The RICS Rules of Conduct require members and firms to treat others with respect, act with integrity, and promote equality of opportunity, supporting an inclusive and diverse professional environment.
Which ISO relates to inclusion and diversity?
ISO 26000, a guidance on social responsibility, addresses inclusion and diversity as part of its principles for promoting social equity and fair labor practices.
What is Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE)?
Global certification system that assesses organizations’ gender equality policies and practices,
Focusing on equal pay,
recruitment,
promotion,
leadership development,
and company culture.
What is neurodiversity?
Neurodiversity is the concept that recognizes and values the natural variation in human brains and cognitive functioning, including individuals with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological differences.
Explain the aims of the Memorandum of Understanding: Creating a More Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Built Environment
The Memorandum aims to promote
- diversity, 2. equity, and 3. inclusion
in the built environment sector by encouraging collaboration, sharing best practices, and setting measurable targets for improvement.
Who are some of the parties to this Memorandum of Understanding?
RICS, RIBA, CIOB
What is the definition of an inclusive environment?
A space that accommodates
diverse:
- needs
- preferences
- abilities
Ensuring accessibility, usability, and a sense of belonging for all users.
What should an inclusive environment create?
An inclusive environment should create
equal opportunities,
promote well-being, and
foster a sense of community,
respect
belonging among users.
In relation to end users and potential needs, explain the principles of direct and indirect discrimination and unconscious bias.
Direct discrimination occurs when someone is treated less favorably because of a protected characteristic.
Indirect discrimination occurs when a rule or policy applies to everyone but disproportionately affects people with a protected characteristic.
Unconscious bias refers to unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that influence decision-making and behavior.
What legislation contributes to creating inclusive environments?
Equality Act 2010
Building Regulations
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
Question: Tell me about the NPPF/Equality Act 2010/Building Regulations.
The NPPF sets planning policies for England, promoting sustainable and inclusive development.
The Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination and mandates reasonable adjustments for disabled people.
Building Regulations ensure that buildings are designed and constructed to meet accessibility and usability standards.
What is inclusive or universal design?
Inclusive or universal design is an approach to designing products, environments, and services that are accessible and usable by the widest range of people, regardless of their abilities or age.
What is gentrification?
Gentrification is a process of urban development characterized by the influx of wealthier residents into lower-income neighborhoods, often resulting in rising property values, displacement of original residents, and changes in the area’s character.
What are the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010?
The protected characteristics are
age,
disability,
gender reassignment,
marriage and civil partnership,
pregnancy and maternity,
race, religion or belief,
sex, and sexual orientation.
How do the Equality Act 2010 and Building Regulations relate to each other?
The Equality Act 2010 promotes equal access and prohibits discrimination, while Building Regulations set standards for building design and construction, including accessibility.
Both work together to create inclusive environments.
What does Regulation 9 say?
Regulation 9 of the Building Regulations outlines the requirements for providing access and facilities for people with disabilities in new buildings or when existing buildings undergo changes or alterations.
