Uncomfortable Truths: Discrimination

Audio • 29 minutes

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify the key characteristics and impacts of discrimination in the workplace.
  2. Analyse strategies for addressing and resolving incidents of workplace discrimination.
  3. Develop skills to facilitate courageous conversations about incivility and discrimination.

Lesson Description

In this lesson, you’ll explore the complex issue of discrimination in the workplace through the insights of Dr Lalith Wijedoru, an independent well-being consultant specialising in personal storytelling. The lesson discusses real-life examples of discrimination, highlighting the emotional and professional impacts on the individuals involved. It also examines the effects of discrimination on the broader organisational culture. You'll learn about the distinctions between positive action and objective justification in organisational practices and the necessity of open, respectful, and timely conversations to move forward. The lesson covers practical tools to manage and mitigate discrimination, emphasising the value of listening and empathy in conflict resolution and considering multiple protected characteristics in workplace scenarios.