Train the Dignity at Work Trainer

Programme aim

The overall aim of this programme is to enable you to provide briefing sessions to managers and staff on the Dignity at Work Policy using adult learning principles. In this session the Dignity at Work Policy briefing will be delivered using adult learning principles. This will provide you with an opportunity to experience and discuss the difference between delivering a Presentation versus Facilitating a group. There will also be opportunities for a Q&A session facilitated by a representative from Employee Relations.

Learning objectives

At the end of this programme you will have a knowledge and appreciation of:

the Dignity at Work Policy and the key changes in the revised policy
different roles under the policy
role of the line manager
role of the employee
role of HR
role of the support contact person
role of the nominated person
role of the Investigation Commissioner
complaints management procedure and where each role sits in this procedure
supports available under the Dignity at Work Policy
adult learning principles
difference between delivering a presentation versus facilitating a group

Prerequisites

Read the Dignity at Work Policy.
Watch the Dignity at Work e-Learning module.
Watch the video on Zoom.
Watch a video on Adult Learning Theory.
Watch mediation webinar presented by Joan Smith, Mediation Services Manager

Duration

This virtual programme is a half-day programme with a 1 hour introduction to the programme.

Targeted participants

Local HR HSE and Section 38 staff who will be providing briefing sessions to staff and management on Dignity at Work Policy.

Programme requirements

This virtual programme is an interactive and participative programme. Participants will be engaging with each other and with the facilitator in discussion and in group work. You will need to be able to see and hear each other throughout the programme.

To facilitate the best learning experience for all participants, you should only sign up for a programme if you have a laptop or PC with a camera, audio and a reliable internet connection. Using a tablet or mobile phone is not recommended. These do not allow you to access all the functionality needed to participate in the programme.

Please note: you must attend the 1 hour pre-introduction in advance of this half day training programme.