Allyship in the workplace

VIRTUAL ONLINE

Designed for professionals and teams how want to learn how to be an effective ally and create a work STEM workplace where everyone can thrive.

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About

During this 7 hour course, you’ll explore what it truly means to be an ally and how your everyday actions can help build a more inclusive, supportive workplace – especially for women and underrepresented groups in STEM. Through open conversations, hands-on activities, and personal reflection, you’ll gain the tools to challenge bias, understand privilege, and lead with empathy.

This isn’t just about learning – it’s about doing. By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with clear, actionable steps to become a more confident and impactful ally in your team and organisation.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for HR professionals, hiring managers, recruiters, and EDI practitioners working in STEM industries or academia. It’s also ideal for recruitment agencies, senior leaders, and anyone involved in sourcing or selecting candidates for STEM roles. This course also links to section E of the Engineering Council’s UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).

On this course you will learn to:

• Understand what allyship means in practice
• Assess your own allyship journey
• Spot and overcome barriers
• Recognise bias and privilege in workplace dynamics
• Identify how intersectionality can shape individual experiences
• Use the ABC Model of Allyship to take meaningful action
• Reflect on personal behaviours and growth
• Engage in open, honest dialogue
• Take your actionable next steps

Who should attend?

This course is designed for team leaders, STEM professionals, and HR or EDI practitioners who want practical, evidence-based strategies to build inclusive workplaces and become effective allies. This course also links to section E of the Engineering Council’s UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).

Speaker

Dr Athina Frantzana

WISE Training and Delivery Manager

Dr Athina Frantzana is WISE’s Training & Delivery Manager with over a decade of experience in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) in STEM. Her PhD research pioneered understanding of women’s representation in advanced computing. Athina has delivered impactful EDI training across industry, academia, and the public sector, and is a trusted consultant in data analysis, policy development, and leadership coaching. She ensures WISE’s products are consistently evidence-based and relevant.

Programme

Topics covered

• Defining allyship in the workplace
• The Allyship Continuum and self-assessment
• Barriers to effective allyship
• Bias and privilege
• Intersectionality and its impact in STEM
• The ABC Model of Allyship
• Real-world examples and case studies
• Personal reflection and commitment to action

Course objectives

• Build a clear understanding of allyship and its role in inclusion
• Help participants assess and advance their allyship journey
• Raise awareness of bias, privilege, and intersectionality
• Equip attendees with practical tools to support inclusive behaviours
• Encourage self-reflection and personal accountability
• Empower participants to take meaningful action in their teams and organisations

 In-company training

This training course can be delivered in-house at your company premises, either with an in-house trainer providing face-to-face learning or virtually using MS Teams.

Group booking discount

The following discount codes are for member and non-member delegate registration only, and not applicable for student bookings.

10% discount for 3 to 4 delegates –  17536GR3TO4
15% discount for 5 plus delegates –  17536GR5PLUS

Please note that payment must be made in full when registering.

If you need to pay for your group by proforma invoice, please contact events@theiet.org