In February 2024, GCPL kicked off our comprehensive workshops on DEI fundamentals for all leaders across our sales and manufacturing functions. We think leadership buy-in – getting decision-makers to commit to DEI – is important, and they agree. These sessions served as a springboard for broader awareness, equipping leaders with the knowledge and skills to champion inclusivity within their teams. 

Building upon this initial success, the workshops extended to white-collar employees at manufacturing sites. Leveraging insights gleaned from focus group discussions with women in sales and manufacturing, our workshops delved into critical topics including privilege, unconscious bias, and microaggressions. By directly addressing these often-subtle barriers, the workshops aimed to create a more open and supportive work environment for all. The content, carefully tailored based on the focus group discussions, ensured its direct relevance to the experiences and concerns of GCPL employees.  

Further enriching the learning experience, the workshops incorporated case study discussions based on real-life scenarios. These were thought-provoking exercises, which provided participants with practical tools to identify and navigate potential biases in everyday situations. By equipping both leaders and employees with a solid foundation in DEI principles, we’re striving for a more inclusive and collaborative future for our organisation, and for us all.  

Text and Images by GCPL team.