Global Diversity Practice

In-Person Workshops

  1. Diagnostic
  2. Development (this service)
  3. Reinforcement

Face-to-face DEI workshops that get people talking, practising and changing how they work. Tailored to your organisation and to the culture of every region you work in, across more than 180 countries.

Open Minds

Award-winning unconscious bias training, at the core of our in-person workshops.

Open Minds demystifies the science of unconscious bias. It gives participants tools to recognise and manage their biases and make more inclusive decisions. Drama-based learning and lively discussion help leaders and teams see how bias can differ across cultures, and they leave with practical takeaways they can use straight away.

  • Unconscious bias
  • Inclusive decisions
  • Works across cultures
Colleagues seated around a wooden meeting table, with an older man in glasses and a green jumper in the foreground

What happens in the room

Every workshop is highly interactive. We adapt each exercise to the cultural context of the region, so the learning lands.

  • Drama-based learning
  • Role-play
  • Group discussion
  • Case studies
  • Practical exercises

More workshop topics

Alongside Open Minds, we tailor workshops on the topics your people need most.

Inclusive leadership

Build senior leaders’ confidence to act as inclusion champions, and to lead diverse teams across regions and cultural backgrounds.

DEI awareness and education

A space to explore key DEI concepts such as gender equity, harassment prevention and cultural competence. Participants build awareness and empathy, and learn inclusive practices for their teams.

We also cover

  • Conscious inclusion
  • Gender equity
  • Allyship
  • Proactive harassment prevention
  • Cultural competence

Key benefits of our in-person workshops

Immediate global impact

Our “Open Minds” training and other workshops deliver fast, actionable results that participants can implement right away, no matter where they are in the world.

Interactive and culturally adapted learning

We use experiential techniques, including role-playing, group discussions, and case studies, that are tailored to the cultural context of each region, making learning both engaging and effective.

Tailored, global content

Our workshops are customised to reflect the unique culture, challenges, and objectives of your organisation, ensuring relevance and practicality across different markets.

Leadership development

We build senior leadership confidence in addressing global DEI challenges, equipping them to act as inclusion champions across culturally diverse teams.

Why choose GDP for in-person workshops?

At GDP, we deliver pragmatic, commercially focused workshops tailored to the specific needs of organisations operating in nearly all markets. Our global reach, combined with our expertise in delivering localised and culturally sensitive training, ensures that participants gain practical skills to create inclusive workplaces wherever they are.

With over 25 years of experience, award-winning training methodologies, and a track record of working with organisations across sectors and regions, we ensure that your DEI goals are met with measurable, sustainable outcomes.

Integrating in-person workshops into your HR strategy

Our in-person workshops are designed to complement and enhance your existing HR and talent development strategies. By incorporating these workshops into your broader learning and development initiatives, you can:

  • Create powerful, face-to-face learning experiences that drive cultural change.
  • Build strong, inclusive teams through shared learning experiences.
  • Enhance your employer brand by demonstrating a commitment to hands-on, immersive DEI training.
  • Improve employee engagement and retention through interactive skill development.
  • Facilitate cross-cultural collaboration and understanding among diverse teams in a live setting.

Case studies

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Talk to us about in-person workshops

  1. Book a consultation with our training team.
  2. Receive a workshop proposal shaped around your locations and audiences.
  3. Deliver your in-person programme with our facilitators.

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