Organisational Culture Change: a systems change approach to diversity and inclusion

Date: 27 September & 04 October 10.00am – 1.00pm

Location: Online via Zoom


About this workshop: As educators in Development Education/Global Citizen Education, we want more diversity and inclusion in our organisations, and that our practices and organisational culture reflect the key values of Development Education/Global Citizen Education. This two-part workshop offers a systemic approach to culture change within organisations with a focus on oppressive systems, their legacy and impacts on how we work. We will also look at our organisations or teams and discuss how to move them towards greater wellbeing and equity, for all. This event is designed and delivered by Kathryn McCabe, the Change Agency.

About the facilitator: Kathryn Mc Cabe is a professional facilitator, change consultant and leadership development specialist. For the last 16 years she has consulted locally and internationally, guiding groups and organisations towards sustainability, equity and well-being. She is Ireland’s only trained social ecologist. She is inspired by what is possible when people feel respected and trusted to take their next step towards transformation. She is a published author in Social Ecology; Applying Ecological Thinking to Our Lives and Our Work, and The Everyday Guide to Attachment, Play, Connection and Emotional Release. Her interest in Participative and Deliberative Democracy inspired her election to the Government Round Table for Openness, Transparency and Accountability in Government in 2021.

Cost:

  • Fee for members of IDEA is €40.00
  • Fee for non-members of IDEA is €80.00


Fee for unwaged (refugees, asylum seekers, students, others) is €2.00.  Attendance by 2 or more members of a team is encouraged. Please contact IDEA for a discount if more than one member of your team/organisation would like to attend.


Register below. If you have any queries you can contact us here.


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