Course Template - Paid courses/Workshops
From Policy to Practice: Implementing Inclusive & Respectful Workplaces
Date: 18th June 2026
Time: 9AM to 4PM
Venue: Training venue within Colombo
Program Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Module 2: The Business Case for Respectful Workplaces
Module 3: Workplace Dynamics – Bullying, Harassment & Exclusion
Module 4: Complaint Handling, Investigations & Disclosures
Module 5: Reporting Mechanisms & Organizational Accountability
Module 6: Policy to Practice – Respectful Workplace Policy Template
What is this program?
This DEI workshop is a workplace culture and compliance-focused program designed to help organizations build respectful, inclusive, and psychologically safe working environments. It combines awareness, behavioral understanding, policy guidance, and practical response mechanisms to help both employees and leaders manage diversity and workplace conduct effectively.
Who is it for?
- C-Suite Leaders
- HR Leaders
- Department Heads
- People Managers
- Organizational Decision-Makers
What will you gain?
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to apply DEI principles to build inclusive workplaces, strengthen culture, implement effective policies, and lead organizational change confidently.
Bani Chandrasena
IFC Certified Practitioner for Respectful WorkplacesPresident - Diversity Collective Lanka
Bani Chandrasena is a seasoned HR and Inclusion & Diversity professional with over 20 years of experience across leading organizations including LSEG, MillenniumIT, MAS Holdings, MAS Linea Aqua, and Stax Inc.. She has held senior leadership roles in Human Resources, Inclusive Diversity, talent development, and workplace culture transformation, and currently serves as President of Diversity Collective Lanka. Her extensive corporate and consulting experience in employee engagement, wellbeing, inclusion, and leadership development brings strong practical insight and credibility to training on respectful and inclusive workplaces.
Dr. Emesha Pinto Jayawardena
IFC Certified Practitioner for Respectful WorkplacesDiversity Collective Lanka
Dr. Emesha Pinto Jayawardena is a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) advocate, corporate trainer, entrepreneur, and leadership coach with extensive experience in inclusive workplace practices, leadership development, and employee wellbeing. As a leader at Diversity Collective Lanka and an IFC Certified Trainer, she has worked with corporates and professionals on building equitable and respectful work environments, combining strong industry expertise with practical and impactful learning approaches.
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