Core Workshops
Our core workshop offerings cover a range of topics that form the building blocks to your DEI journey. Depending on your industry and organization’s needs, subtext will customize the below workshops to ensure alignment.
We humbly ask you to come to these workshops with open minds and hearts - let’s be full humans together.
DEI 101 foundations
Get on the same page
Duration: 3hrs
We totally get that it’s rare for everyone on a team to be on the same starting point. This workshop is designed to cover key DEI concepts and terminology (in the most digestible and engaging way!). We promise, the 3 hours will blow right by!
What you’ll take away…
You’re not entirely sure what the difference is between the terms diversity, equity, and inclusion (yes, these have become a bit buzz wordy!) or the difference between equity and equality. Gain a deep understanding of key terms to ensure you’re starting on the right footing.
Learn about microaggressions, how they show up in your day to day life and in your organization (yes, they go beyond words but can show up in your policies and procedures), and learn what to do to reduce harm and how to take accountability.
What is power and privilege? And intersectionality? You’ve probably heard these terms but maybe you’re not really sure what they mean or how it relates to you and your role in the DEI space.
What is allyship? Learn how to actively play a part in anti-oppression.
DEI in practice
Go from theory to practice
Duration: 2hrs
Ok, so now that you have a good grasp of DEI theory and concepts you’re ready and activated to bring it into practice. This workshop is designed to illuminate what new ways forward could tangibly look like.
What you’ll take away…
Inclusive communication - learn what you should avoid saying, what you need to speak up on, and WHY.
Case studies - learn how other organizations infused DEI into their strategy and operations and take away learnings from the wins and flops.
Brainstorm with subtext facilitators on your organizations gaps and opportunities.
Digging deep and inwards
Reflect on who IS the team | Examine your “why”
Duration: 2hrs
Before you race to embed DEI within your organization, PAUSE……..let’s take a moment to do the necessary deep reflection. This is a critical step to begin unlocking your authentic DEI position.
What you’ll dig deep into…
Who the hell are we (hint, this is tied to power/privilege)?
Why do you care about DEI? No really, why do you?
Specialty Workshops
Our speciality workshops offer participants to dive in deeper to certain DEI topics ranging from gender, neurodiversity, to restorative healing spaces.
Gender diversity at work
Learn about the inclusion of diverse gender identities
Duratin: 1.5 hours
For many, transgender issues in the workplace are new territory. Concepts related to gender diversity may feel overwhelming or confusing. Using an open and friendly approach, we will unpack the language around gender diverse identities, pronouns, and the unique (often invisible) barriers created by gender.
This workshop will cover the basics of gender identity + expression, as well as how to create a gender inclusive culture within teams.
In this workshop....
Explore evocative icebreakers to help deepen and connect to personal relations to gender
Delve into the simplicity of having respectful and positive interactions with trans people
Understand the different pronouns and how we use pronouns in our day-to-day speech
Unpacking neurodiversity
For learning about the inclusion of neurodiverse identities (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, etc.)
Duration: 1.5 hours
In the late 1990s, sociologist Judy Singer coined the term "neurodiversity" as a way to discuss how individuals can perceive, interact, and think about the world in unique ways. Encompassing terms such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and more. Today, neurodiversity is used to recognize the many different forms the human brain can take and, if accommodated, can provide amazing new skills and perspectives.
This workshop will cover the basics of neurodiversity, the most common neurodivergent identities, the different ways that neurodiversity can shape behaviour, and how individuals can help to support the neurodivergent people in their lives.
In this workshop....
We use storytelling and perspective taking exercises to connect to the experience of different identities
Discuss the value of diversity in organizational settings
Explore ways to uplift and leverage diverse perspectives in the workplace
Restorative healing (ERG)
For Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and staff who hold marginalized identities
Duration: 1.5 hours
So much focus and effort in DEI training has been poured into helping folks (i.e., mostly those who hold power and privilege) illuminate their knowledge gaps and blank spots in this space however little attention and focused support has been made available for marginalized employees who are navigating corporate spaces and experiencing harm day in and day out.
This new workshop offering is meant to restore and re-energize ERG group members and folks who hold marginalized identities in your organization. We know you see that they are tired and could use space to re-energize and feel truly supported.
In this workshop….
We hold space to cultivate and nurture community care.
Bring rest, joy and healing practices into anti-oppression work.
Dive into discussions that re-imagine new ways forward.
Contact us for pricing.
subtext workshop experiences can be custom-designed to fit your organization’s unique needs that’s why our rates are dependent on the level of customization and # of workshop participants.
PS - we are eager to share and amplify this work to as many people and organizations as possible, so if your budget is a real barrier, let’s talk and see what we can work out.
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