The Age Diversity Forum Training & Development Pathway

Building Awareness. Developing Leadership. Measuring Progress. Achieving Inclusion.

At The Age Diversity Forum, we believe age inclusion isn’t an initiative — it’s a mindset that transforms how organisations recruit, develop, and value their people.

Our Training & Development Pathway equips organisations with the insight, tools, and confidence to embed age diversity at every level. Each interactive module is designed to build capability and commitment — from understanding the fundamentals of age inclusion, to developing inclusive leadership and data-driven accountability.

Delivered by experienced facilitators, these sessions combine evidence, discussion, and practical frameworks that turn learning into measurable progress. Whether you’re beginning your age diversity journey or preparing for full Champion Accreditation, this pathway provides a structured route towards lasting, inclusive change.

Together, we’ll help you:
✅ Raise awareness of age inclusion across your organisation.
✅ Strengthen leadership accountability and behaviours.
✅ Implement inclusive policies and practices.
✅ Monitor progress and showcase results.

Training & Development Pathway

Promoting Inclusion for All Ages in the Workplace

At The Age Diversity Forum, we believe that age inclusion is essential to building workplaces that thrive. Our Training & Development Pathway provides organisations with the insight, tools, and confidence to embed age-inclusive practices across every level — from policy to leadership, culture to data.

Designed and delivered by our expert facilitators, each module offers practical learning, real-world insights, and guidance tailored to today’s multi-generational workforce.

“Build awareness – Strengthen capability – Transform culture”

🎓 Our Training Modules

Each module can be taken individually or combined as part of a wider staff development programme. Sessions are delivered online or in-person by experienced practitioners in diversity, workforce strategy, and organisational development.

🌿 Module 1: Understanding Age Diversity

“Promoting Inclusion for All Ages in the Workplace”

This introductory module builds foundational awareness of age diversity, exploring what it is, why it matters, and how age bias shows up in workplace systems and behaviours. Participants examine real scenarios and leave with practical tools to strengthen inclusion in their day-to-day practice.

Ideal for: HR teams, people managers, D&I leads, employee representatives
Key outcomes:

  • Understand the concept and value of age diversity

  • Recognise the impact of age stereotypes and bias

  • Develop an Age Inclusion Statement for your organisation

🌱 Module 2: The Employee Life-cycle – Recruitment to Retirement

“Creating Opportunity Across Every Stage of Work”

This full-day session explores every stage of the employee experience — from attraction and recruitment through to development, retention, progression, and transition.
Participants learn how to design systems and policies that support fairness and opportunity for all ages.

Ideal for: HR, recruitment, L&D, policy and workforce strategy teams
Key outcomes:

  • Identify age bias in recruitment and selection

  • Implement age-inclusive training, progression, and retention strategies

  • Create an Age-Inclusive Employee Lifecycle Plan

🌿 Module 3: Leading an Age-Diverse Organisation

“Inclusive Leadership for a Multi-generational Workforce”

Leaders play a defining role in shaping culture.
This masterclass equips managers and senior leaders with the behaviours, communication skills, and accountability practices needed to champion age inclusion.

Ideal for: Senior leaders, middle managers, inclusion and culture champions
Key outcomes:

  • Model age-inclusive leadership behaviours

  • Communicate confidently across generations

  • Develop an Age-Inclusive Leadership Action Plan

📊 Module 4: Monitoring, Data & Measurement

“Turning Insight into Action”

This module focuses on the practicalities of measuring age inclusion.
Participants learn how to collect, interpret, and report age-related workforce data to inform decision-making, identify gaps, and track organisational progress.

Ideal for: HR data teams, senior leaders, policy leads, governance and reporting teams
Key outcomes:

  • Build an age-related workforce monitoring framework

  • Analyse and interpret data trends

  • Create practical dashboards and reporting structures

🧭 How We Deliver Training

Our modules are:

  • Interactive – combining discussion, activities, tools, and real examples

  • Practical – focused on actions organisations can take immediately

  • Evidence-based – grounded in research and contemporary workforce insights

  • Flexible – available as stand-alone sessions or combined pathways

We deliver online or on-site, depending on your organisation’s needs.

Every organisation is at a different stage – what matters is taking the first step. Whether you’re reviewing your policies or developing inclusive leaders, our training pathway will guide you every step of the way.

Join the growing network of organisations committed to promoting inclusion for all ages in the workplace.

📩 Interested in Training?

We tailor training to your organisation’s size, sector, and goals. For full details, availability, or to discuss bespoke programmes:

📩 Contact us at: [email protected]

“Start Your Age Diversity Journey Today!”

 

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