Growing empowering leaders and champions for inclusion

Unlock your employees’ true leadership potential and create an inclusive and thriving work environment

The organisations we partner with are all ambitiously working to nurture more diverse, inclusive and thriving workforces, and they know that this starts with meaningful support for their leaders. 

Our training is designed to help people learn and embed new knowledge, skills and attitudes that are required of the leaders of the future.

 

The outcome

  • Participants improve their leadership and line management skills, including listening and communication skills, self-reflection, goal setting, cultural awareness and feedback skills

  • Participants are more confident in their ability to nurture truly inclusive and empowering professional relationships

  • Participants practise activities and tools that can be taken back and used with their teams

“The space [Routes] curated was incredibly inclusive, nourishing, inspiring and beautiful. It felt so genuine and was truly like nothing I've ever experienced, and was the sort of training or work environment that I would've dreamt up with my own career coach.”

— Alicia Walker, Head of Policy, Research and Campaigns at Centrepoint

 

Training Modules

We offer flexible packages that are tailored to the needs of your organisation through our menu of available modules:

  • Effective leadership starts with effective communication. Our training focuses on non-directive communication, a revolutionary approach that emphasises active listening, understanding, and empowering others to express their thoughts and ideas.

    By honing non-directive communication skills, participants will be well equipped to foster trust, build stronger relationships, and unlock the potential of their team.

    Non-directive communication creates a workplace where every conversation becomes an opportunity for growth, innovation, and collaboration.

  • Coaching conversation structures are essential for inclusive leadership as they provide a framework that fosters open dialogue, active listening, and equal participation.

    By following a structured approach, leaders can facilitate inclusive discussions, encourage collaboration, and challenge their own biases. These structures enable leaders to ask powerful questions, explore multiple viewpoints, and create a safe space for individuals to express their thoughts and ideas.

  • Leaders having a toolkit of exercises, such as the '5 Whys' technique and many others, that helps them understand and support their team is invaluable for a company. These exercises provide leaders with structured frameworks to develop understanding and dive deeper into issues and challenges faced by their team members.

    Having a toolkit of exercises empowers leaders to actively listen, empathise, and provide the necessary support to their team, fostering a culture of trust, engagement, and continuous improvement.

  • Diversity is a strength, and inclusive leadership is the key to unlocking its full potential. Our bias training module dives deep into unconscious bias, helping you recognise and mitigate their impact on decision-making and relationships.

    By understanding the barriers that bias creates, participants develop strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within your organisation.

    This understanding means individuals can foster a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

  • Learning reflection is a powerful tool that propels personal and professional growth. It allows individuals to pause, introspect, and deeply analyse their experiences, achievements, and challenges. It provides a feedback loop that facilitates continuous learning and development.

    Reflection allows leaders to assess their communication style, decision-making processes, and the inclusiveness of their actions.

    Learning reflection as a feedback tool empowers inclusive leaders to create an environment where all team members feel heard, valued, and included, leading to greater collaboration, innovation, and overall success.

 

How it works

We understand that every organisation is unique, with its own set of challenges and objectives. That's why our training is bespoke in its design, to meet your specific needs.

Depending on the number of modules you want, we can offer:

  • one off workshops;

  • half or full day training sessions;

  • longer term packages of support including training, plus regular check-ins and follow-up sessions to support people's learning and foster healthy and empowered accountability.

We'll discuss your needs and collaboratively design a package that meets your requirements, in line with your budget

Get in touch via email hello@routescollective.com