Reimagine your workplace through feminist leadership principles! Explore equity, inclusivity, and collaboration to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Ready to build change?
One Future Collective’s Catalysing Change Toolkit includes a variety of facilitation materials, such as activities, reflective exercises, energisers, games, ice-breakers, and more. You can utilize these tools in your communities—be it at your workplace, within your family, or among friends—to bring about meaningful change. Through these resources, you can engage in reflection, foster dialogue, raise awareness, and advocate for important issues. Remember, change starts with you, today!
Remember, change starts with you, today. So let’s dive in!
✨ Why This Matters
This activity is an exciting chance for you to reimagine what your ideal workplace could look like; one that is built on feminist leadership principles like equity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Take a step back to think about how you’d like to feel when you walk into work every day and what kind of atmosphere you want to help create. This isn’t just a theoretical exercise; rather, it is about transforming your vision into action, and bringing your unique ideas into the conversation. By diving in, you’ll have the opportunity to think critically about how to foster an environment that supports everyone’s growth, well-being, and success.
Throughout this activity, you will pick up some seriously useful skills that you can apply right away in transforming our workplaces. You will sharpen your ability to apply feminist leadership principles to real workplace situations- helping you build a more inclusive, supportive, and empowering environment for everyone. You will develop the skills to reflect on what’s working and what’s not in your current setting, and learn how to make changes that bring everyone on board. Think of it as an opportunity to sharpen your problem-solving skills while brainstorming real, actionable solutions that will benefit you and your colleagues.
The tools and strategies you’ll learn will help you tackle the everyday challenges you face in your workplace, turning difficult situations into opportunities for growth. By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to apply feminist leadership principles to improve your own work environment, and even inspire others to do the same! So, get ready to have fun, dream big, and leave with new insights that will help you build a workplace where everyone can truly thrive.
🎯 What You’ll Unlock
- Identify application of FL principles in the workplace context,
- Understand the need for FL principles in your work.
🧑🏫 Who Can Facilitate
This resource can be used to facilitate skill building in small groups of any size learning about feminist leadership.
🎭 What You’ll Need
- Pen
- Paper
⏳ Clocking It In
40 minutes
| 🌀 Step-by-Step Facilitation Guide 🌀 |
Step 1: Setting the Stage (5 minutes) Start by creating a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. Remind everyone that this is a space to dream big, think creatively, and reflect deeply. Encourage everyone to get comfortable and open up to new ideas. You can start with a brief icebreaker to loosen up the group and set the tone for an engaging discussion; maybe ask everyone to share one word that describes their current workplace. This will get everyone thinking about the contrast between their reality and their ideal workplace. Step 2: Breakout Groups (10 minutes) Split the participants into smaller groups (3-5 people each) and assign them to breakout rooms or small spaces where they can have an intimate conversation. Make sure the groups are diverse in terms of backgrounds and experiences, as this will make the conversation richer. In each group, invite participants to start imagining their ideal workplace. Ask them to think about how it looks, feels, and functions. Use these guiding questions to spark their thinking: 𖥔 What’s the atmosphere like?How do people treat each other? 𖥔 Is there respect, trust, and collaboration? 𖥔 How do leaders behave? 𖥔 Are they open, accessible, fair, and good listeners? 𖥔 How does the organisation handle conflict? How are decisions made? Encourage participants to get specific. For example, if someone mentions a “supportive” environment, ask them to describe what that looks like in action. What does it sound like? What does it feel like? Step 3: Addressing Real Scenarios (10 minutes)Once the groups are envisioning their ideal workplaces, ask participants to recall specific experiences they’ve had in their current or past workplace and imagine how those situations could be handled in their ideal feminist workplace. For example: 𖥔 Imagine a time when you felt unheard—how would that be different in your ideal space? 𖥔 Think about a difficult decision your manager had to make—how would they approach it in a feminist, inclusive way? This exercise helps them connect their ideals to real-world scenarios, and makes the vision more tangible and actionable. Step 4: Group Reflection (5 minutes) After participants have had time to brainstorm and discuss in their groups, bring everyone back together. Have each group share their vision of the ideal workplace, highlighting the key elements they discussed. Ask them to focus on the why behind their choices. This part of the session should spark dialogue, so encourage participants to ask each other questions, challenge ideas respectfully, and build on what others have shared. Step 5: Action Planning (5 minutes) Now that everyone has shared their vision, it’s time to think about how to make it happen. In their groups, ask participants to choose one or two elements of their ideal workplace that they feel are most important and actionable in the short term. These could be things like: 𖥔 Setting up regular feedback channels for employees 𖥔 Creating more transparent decision-making processes 𖥔 Training leaders to be more accessible and supportive 𖥔 Developing a conflict resolution system that prioritises care and fairness Have each group come up with a concrete action plan for one of their chosen elements—something they can start doing right now. Encourage them to think about practical steps they can take, even if they’re small, to bring their vision to life. The idea is to inspire action, no matter how big or small, and ensure that everyone leaves with a sense of purpose and direction. Step 6: Wrap-Up (5 minutes) End the session with a brief reflection. Ask participants to take a moment to think about what they’ve learned and how they can apply it to their own workplaces. Invite them to share any key takeaways or personal commitments they’re making after the activity. This could be something as simple as committing to speak up more in meetings or to advocate for more inclusive leadership practices. Finish on a positive note. Remind everyone that change starts with them, and that small, intentional actions can create ripples of transformation. Let them know that they have the power to help shape workplaces where everyone feels heard, valued, and empowered. |
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