Deconstructing Gender and Colonial Biases in the Workplace

Gender and colonial legacies are not confined to history — they continue to influence how authority, professionalism, leadership, and expertise are defined in today’s workplaces. These dynamics often operate subtly, through language, organisational cultures, and everyday interactions, shaping who feels included, heard, and valued.

In this 90-minute webinar, participants will explore how gendered and colonial biases manifest in professional environments and how they intersect with migration, race, and power. The session combines conceptual clarity with practical examples from corporate and NGO contexts, encouraging critical reflection without blame or accusation.

The webinar is facilitated by a decolonial gender and migration researcher and DEI practitioner, and is suitable for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of inclusion, as well as organisations interested in more meaningful and reflective approaches to equity and belonging.

Who Should Attend

• Professionals working in corporate, NGO, academic, public-sector, or international settings
• Managers, team leaders, HR and DEI practitioners
• Educators, researchers, and consultants
• Anyone interested in understanding how power, bias, and inclusion operate in everyday work contexts

No prior background in gender or postcolonial studies is required.

What Participants Will Gain

• A clearer understanding of how gender and colonial biases operate in contemporary workplaces
• Tools to recognise subtle power dynamics in language, norms, and practices
• Reflective strategies to support more inclusive professional environments
• A space for thoughtful discussion across sectors and experiences

Facilitated by
Maria — gender and migration researcher, lecturer, DEI practitioner, and educator working across corporate and NGO contexts.