Breaking Biases: Building Fair & Inclusive Workplaces by Pallavi Sankhe for ISTD Learning Series

Описание: ISTD Mumbai Chapter – Next Learning Series

Session Date: 5th December 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (IST)
Platform: Zoom

The ISTD Mumbai Chapter successfully conducted an insightful session under its Next Learning Series on 5th December 2025. The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from HR professionals, L&D practitioners, corporate leaders, academicians, and diversity advocates.

Speaker: Pallavi Sankhe
POSH & DEIB Specialist | Corporate Trainer | Founder – Curious Catalyst
(ISO 9001:2015 Certified Corporate Training House & Implementation Partner – DEI Toolkit for India Diversity Forum)

Topic : Breaking Biases: Building Fair & Inclusive Workplaces

Held on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the session moved beyond the conventional understanding of unconscious bias. It brought into focus how stereotypes, assumptions, and everyday workplace behaviours significantly impact individuals with both visible and invisible disabilities.

Session Objective

The session aimed to:
Shift participant mindsets toward deeper awareness
Challenge long-held assumptions and biases
Promote accessibility and equity in organizational practices
Encourage the creation of truly inclusive workplaces

Key Highlights
Insightful discussions on visible vs. invisible disabilities
Practical examples of workplace bias and its subtle manifestations
Strategies to embed fairness and inclusion in policies and behaviours
Interactive engagement through reflection and participant sharing

The session was highly engaging, thought-provoking, and action-oriented. Participants appreciated the practical insights and the relevance of the theme in today’s evolving workplace landscape.

The ISTD Mumbai Chapter remains committed to curating meaningful learning experiences that inspire professionals to build progressive, inclusive, and future-ready organizations.