enable Diversity
Building Inclusive Workplaces
and profitable workplace.
Our expertly-curated training programs are designed to help individuals recognize their own biases and practice conscious inclusion.
Facilitated by some of the top DEI professionals in the country, these programs aim to help leaders break old mindsets and pave the way for a diverse and thriving workplace.
We believe in the power of an inclusive culture to drive business success.
Ignite innovation with
diverse perspectives
Enhance credibility by
establishing trust
Improve decision-making
and adaptability
Improve employee
morale by valuing voices
Trusted by over 500+ companies
Program Specs
- Allyship and Belongingness
- Diversity Sensitization
- Diversity Immersion
- Gender Intelligence for Talent Acquisition
- Inclusion by Design
- Men as Allies
- Multi - Generational Workforce Training
- Non - Conscious Bias Training
- POSH Workshop
- 99-Day Diversity Challenge
Allyship and Belongingness
Program specifications
- Duration of the session:
Full day - No. of Seats:
20-30 - Training Mode:
Virtual
Who can participate ?
- Professionals from all levels and functions of the organisations
- (Ex: Junior level staff, Team leaders, Managers, Sr. Managers, Change agents & Leaders)
Learning outcomes
- Fostering long-term productivity and meaningful connections with team members.
- Utilizing credibility and finding ways to make your privilege work for others.
- Becoming better allies at work and creating an inclusive workplace for everyone to thrive.
Diversity Sensitization
Program specifications
- Duration of the session:
Full day - No. of Seats:
20-30 - Training Mode:
Virtual
Who can participate ?
- Professionals from all levels and functions of the organisations
- (Ex: Junior level staff, Team leaders, Managers, Sr. Managers, Change agents & Leaders)
Learning outcomes
- Understanding gender-related issues and comprehending benefits of a gender-balanced workplace.
- Managing unconscious biases, overcoming stereotypes, and recognising false assumptions.
- Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for improved business results.
Diversity Immersion
Take your DEI initiatives to the next level with our Diversity Immersion workshop for senior leaders. Learn from successful organizations through data, anecdotes, and case studies. Discover their decision-making processes and strategies to leverage the power of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Gain a deeper understanding of how these methods can be applied to achieve your own DEI goals and help your leaders build a purposeful DEI charter. Connect with us and learn how to take your DEI initiatives to the next level.
Program specifications
- Duration of the session:
Half day - No. of Seats:
25 - Training Mode:
In-person/Virtual
Who can participate ?
- Senior Leadership Team and DEI Council (if applicable)
Learning outcomes
- Comprehend the business case for DEI.
- Learn from industry-wide best practises and successful DEI implementation stories.
- Measure the impact of DEI policies/ practices.
- Identify potential roadblocks and develop strategy to overcome them.
- Creating a DEI blueprint for the future of the organisation.
Gender Intelligence for
Talent Acquisition
Program specifications
- Duration of the session:
Full day - No. of Seats:
30-40 - Training Mode:
Virtual
Who can participate ?
- HR professionals from senior levels of the organisations
- (Ex: Sr. Managers, Managers from all functions, Leaders, and Change agents)
Learning outcomes
- Develop a understanding of the different gender stereotypes and assumptions.
- Addressing internalised beliefs around gender.
- Reducing impact of unconscious biases when acquiring talent.
- Increasing abilities to meet talent acquisition goals.
Inclusion by Design
Program specifications
- No. of Sessions
5 - Duration of the session:
Half day - No. of Seats:
30-40 - Training Mode:
Virtual
Who can participate ?
- Senior level professionals of the organisations
- (Ex: Sr. Managers, Managers from all functions, Leaders, and Change agents)
Learning outcomes
- Enhance self-awareness for more impactful and mindful decision-making.
- Managing one’s emotions under pressure.
- Enhance collaboration across cross-cultural team.
- Improving conflict management for a more cohesive team.
- Directing team contributions towards a shared organisational goal.
Men as Allies
Program specifications
- Duration of the session:
Half day - No. of Seats:
30-40 - Training Mode:
Virtual
Who can participate ?
- Cis-male professionals from all levels and functions of the organisation
Learning outcomes
- Understanding the negative impact of unconscious gender biases in the workplace.
- Enhance knowledge on gender differences for better communication and team management.
- Realising one’s own privileges and others’ lack thereof on aspects of their gender in achieving success.
- Learning strategies to overcome barriers and support for gender equality initiatives.
- Building a gender-fair workplace based on trust and respect.
Multi - Generational
Workforce Training
Program specifications
- Duration of the session:
Half day - No. of Seats:
30-40 - Training Mode:
Virtual
Who can participate ?
- Content required
Learning outcomes
- Comprehending the core values, characteristics and motivators for each of the five generations in the workplace.
- Understanding communication styles and work preferences of each generation.
- Understanding the challenges of working with diverse generations.
- Enhancing the ability to manage different generations and their working styles
Non - Conscious Bias Training
Program specifications
- Duration of the session:
Half day - No. of Seats:
30-40 - Training Mode:
Virtual
Who can participate ?
- Content required
Learning outcomes
- Understanding the different types of biases and stereotypes.
- Converting non-conscious biases into constructive behavior.
- Understanding the impact of biases on business
- Developing skills for managing interpersonal and group interactions for better decision-making processes.
- Creating a personalised action plan to promote a more inclusive workplace.
POSH Workshop
Program specifications
- Duration of the session:
Full day - No. of Seats:
30-40 - Training Mode:
Virtual
Who can participate ?
- Content required
Learning outcomes
- Develop an understanding of the POSH act (2013) and the rules.
- Learning to aligne the internal company policy with the POSH Act (2013).
- Developing a company-specific ‘value-based code of conduct’ with Do’s and Don’ts.
- Understanding industry benchmarks in preventive strategies.
99-Day Diversity Challenge
Program specifications
- Duration of the session:
2 Hours - No. of Seats:
100 - Training Mode:
Virtual
Who can participate ?
- Content required
Learning outcomes
- Understanding the distinction between diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Learning the primary, secondary, and tertiary dimensions of diversity.
- Understanding the concept of cultural blindness, and the different diversity strands of gender, generation, sexuality and intersectional diversity.
- Using diversity for problem-solving.
The Impact
40,000+
Women
Impacted
30,000+
Leaders and Managers Trained
5,000+
Workshops Conducted
Highlights from past sessions
Testimonials
Client feedback
Once again thank you very much for all the support, and we look forward to a long term relationship with both of you.
I truly appreciate your efforts and look forward to continuous support and a long-lasting association with Avtar.
The quick turn around from your team helped us in closing positions with women candidates who wished to return to work after a significant break.
We at MiQ are committed to Inclusion and Diversity and your partnership has definitely helped us achieve that.
Keep working hard and best of luck to your future assignment team!
Success Stories
Promoting male allyship through Men
as Allies training
Problem Statement
The client recognized the need to address gender equity in their workplace and sought our expertise to develop a comprehensive training program to engage their male colleagues in the process.
Solution Offered
Avtar designed and developed a cutting-edge training program, 'Men as Gender Advocates', specifically tailored to sensitize male colleagues and mobilize their active participation in enhancing workplace gender equity.
Activities Conducted
We conducted a two-year series of webinar sessions on gender equity, male ally behaviors and its benefits for individuals and organizations, reaching more than 15,000 people worldwide.
Outcomes Achieved
The training has equipped male colleagues with the necessary skills and knowledge to promote gender equity in the workplace, resulting in a more inclusive and productive environment for all. Gender equity has now become a staple of their cultural training calendar
Nurturing inclusive behaviors through Inclusion by
design training
Problem Statement
An MNC realized the need for interventions from Leaders and Managers to make the new organization an inclusive workplace, where all members experience the culture with a sense of belongingness and inclusion.
Solution Offered
An Inclusive Leadership intervention, which was curated to impart learnings on specific skills that can be applied at different industry verticals and can be embedded in the current work environment.
Activities Conducted
We conducted customized workshops, training sessions, and coaching programs for the management. Topics covered included unconscious bias, inclusive leadership, and allyship, providing participants with the tools to create an inclusive team culture.
Outcomes Achieved
Our continue to partner with MNCs, helping them foster a more inclusive work environment, where all team members feel valued & respected. This has helped increase employee engagement, retention, & productivity.
Enhancing awareness about the LGBTQ+
Inclusion through sensitisation workshops
Problem Statement
An MNC in the automation sector recognized the need to sensitize its employees on the nuances related to LGBTQ+ inclusion. Avtar was consulted to design and develop a training intervention to enable leaders and managers to create a culture of inclusion and belongingness at the workplace.
Solution Offered
Our team designed and developed a highly interactive, customized training intervention to enable leaders and managers to create a culture of inclusion and belongingness at the workplace.
Activities Conducted
Two out of three training sessions focused on understanding the business case for LGBTQ+ inclusion and creating allies. The third ‘train-the-trainers’ workshop empowered individuals to teach other employees about LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Outcomes Achieved
The training sessions helped the management understand the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community and the impact of unconscious workplace biases. This helped them rebrand and attract a diverse set of talent.
Building a pipeline of women leaders
through Intentional Career Pathing training
Problem Statement
The Global Delivery Services division of a major consulting organization identified a need to empower women employees in mid-career and develop a pipeline of women leaders for senior roles in multiple geographic locations, including India, China, Philippines, and Poland.
Solution Offered
A customized ICP training intervention was designed and delivered, taking into account cross-cultural differences across the various locations.
Activities Conducted
Over six months, nine virtual training sessions were held on various topics: Career Identity, Networking, Negotiation, Work-Life Integration, Collaborative Working etc. Participants also took the Career Intentionality Quotient (C-InQ) assessment to measure their career intentionality levels.
Outcomes Achieved
The ICP training intervention resulted in a 4% average increase in participants' C-InQ scores. The training empowered mid-career women employees, built their skills, and prepared them for leadership roles.
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India’s Manufacturing Output Could Rise 9% if More Women Enter Workforce: World Bank
India’s manufacturing sector could grow by 9% with increased female workforce participation, according to the World Bank’s latest South Asia Development Update. News reports quoted the report highlighting that closing gender gaps in labor force participation would yield the highest output gains in manufacturing across South Asia, followed by the services sector. The World Bank