A diverse and inclusive workforce is critical for the success of the WA public sector – across both state and local government. This workshop builds on the foundation of the Public Sector Diversification and Inclusion Strategy 2020–2025 and its six action plans, while also preparing participants for the next evolution of inclusive leadership.
Through the lens of Cultural Intelligence (CQ), participants will explore how to shift behaviours, foster stronger cross-cultural relationships, and embed DEI into everyday practice. This will be aligned not only with current frameworks, but also with emerging priorities such as cultural safety, psychosocial wellbeing, and inclusive innovation across public services.
Course Content
The course will cover
- Underlying diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) Terminology
- Understanding your own Cultural Identity
- Different Dimensions of Intersectionality
- An Introduction to Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
- Psychosocial Safety
- The Case for DEI: from compliance to innovation
- Cultural Values
- Unwritten Rules vs. Policy
- Strategies to Grow CQ
Course Outcomes
- Understand different cultures/perspectives and sharing this within the agencies
- Increased self-development and understanding of your own cultural identity
- Clarity on existing and emerging DEI priorities for WA’s public sector
- Understand and apply the role of culture in your role to build connection and strengthen your career resilience and leadership impact
- Practical tips on what to do and what not to do to be more inclusive
- Increased understanding of team culture and collaboration
- Understand and adapt your behaviour to improve relationships with cultural values
Benefits to your organisation
- Improved team collaboration and cross-agency trust.
- Practical skills for meeting future workforce reporting and compliance requirements.
- Reduced workplace conflict and improved psychosocial safety metrics.
- Stronger reputation as an inclusive, future-ready employer of choice.
Benefits to you
- Build confidence in navigating cultural complexity.
- Gain practical tools for inclusive leadership and communication.
- Strengthen your ability to influence upwards and across teams.
- Be recognised as a DEI champion in your agency.
