Working With Pregnant Colleague
Pregnancy is a fact of life – get used to it! However, it can be confusing and a bit daunting for colleagues, managers and the expectant mothers themselves! Let’s help break it down for you.
Course Description
Social norms are changing – women in their late thirties are contemplating motherhood; some not at all; however, there is still a sizeable percentage of women who will have their first pregnancy in their twenties. Single mothers, same-gender relationships, or whatever maybe the circumstances of your colleague’s pregnancy, it is worth being equipped to handle the situation. This is a good way to make your colleague feel supported and avoid faux pas, awkward moments, or disrespectful banter between you, your team members and your pregnant colleague.
Our program is designed to equip participants understand the ramifications of working with pregnant colleagues, to manage a challenging time sensitively without impacting morale or the business.
Most Suitable For
Every employee working in diverse teams.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Consciously overcome negative stereotyping, prejudices and misconceptions, if any, against pregnant colleagues
- Maintain the morale of the pregnant team member and create a supportive work environment
- Role model the right behaviour, attitude and language to foster inclusivity and respect.
- Adopt a flexible leadership approach
- Strengthen essential communication skills.
Coverage
- Self-stereotyping of working women
- How to ‘deal’ with the news of a pregnancy
- What pregnancy is and isn’t
- Do’s and Don’t
- Plan ahead and be flexible
- Share and reflect
Andragogy
- Self-reflections, individual & group exercises, role plays, quizzes, chat, videos, App based activities, Q&A.
Offerings
- F2F, Live Virtual Class & Webinar mode​
- X’CEL approach for highly experiential, contextualised to the client’s business context for learner delight​
- Optional Customization - Duration of Programs
- Training needs analysis prior to design and delivery for maximum program value & impact​
- Pick & choose from a ready list or we can create one for you​
- Facilitators with 15+ yrs. experience with deep subject knowledge & specialization​
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