Inclusive Line Management: A practical blueprint for workplace adjustments

Give managers the language, confidence and a clear framework to spot barriers early and co-create effective workplace adjustments - lifting performance, inclusion and legal compliance.

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At a glance

Format

Live training:
• Virtual (Teams / Zoom) or In-Person

Duration

3.5 hours including 2 breaks

Ideal for

Front-line & middle managers / people leaders who run or facilitate adjustment conversations.

Group size

5 – 15 participants

Why this course?

Managers make adjustments happen. This practical session builds consistent capability across your organisation – drawing on insights from BDF’s Great Big Workplace Adjustments Survey – so managers can lead confident, supportive conversations and act quickly.

Who should attend?

Front-line and middle managers, team leaders and other people managers who approve, implement or discuss workplace adjustments day-to-day.

Learning objectives

Understand disability and your legal role

Define what is meant by disability, and explain the legal duty to make reasonable adjustments, including the role of workplace barriers.

Be able to explain workplace adjustments

Explain what adjustments are and why they matter for supporting performance and wellbeing.

Lead confident, respectful conversations

Use best-practice language and structure to lead adjustment conversations, confidently and respectfully, in line with BDF’s recommended approach.

Benefits for your business

  • Faster adjustments with less admin.
  • Fewer grievances and lower tribunal risk.
  • Higher retention and engagement from disabled colleagues.
  • More innovation and better service from diverse teams.
  • Clear evidence of Equality Act due diligence.
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Two colleagues sit facing each other in a modern office setting, engaged in a serious and supportive conversation.

What to expect

Core concepts

Foundations of inclusive line management, workplace adjustments and why they matter.

Interactive practice

Real-world scenarios, quick polls, card-sort exercises and guided discussion.

Tools and Next Steps

Barrier-first manager toolkit, five-step conversation flow, scripts, checklists.

Pricing & options

  • From £935 + VAT (Members & Partners).
  • From £1,200 + VAT (Non-Members).
  • Tailoring: custom scenarios and case studies available on request.
  • Volume discounts for multiple cohorts.
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Prefer to get in touch directly?

For more information about our standard courses, tailored and bespoke learning offers, and to discuss costs, please contact our Learning & Development team:

Email: training@businessdisabilityforum.org.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7403 3020

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