Unit 3 conclusion

In this unit you have differentiated between effective and ineffective chairing practices and learned about the differences between participative and directive leadership styles. Although there can be benefits and drawbacks of each depending on the context and function of the meeting, a participative style of leadership contributes to a more inclusive experience for everyone at the meeting.

You read through research showing that participation in meetings is impacted by social identities, with some groups of people being less likely to participate than others. Social identities also impact on the way the chair is responded to, with research showing that female chairs are judged more harshly than male chairs. The concept of intersectionality is a useful one for thinking about how multiple social identities interact to produce unique experiences of discrimination.

Inclusive chairing means having an awareness of the range of social identities within meetings and ensuring that the views and contributions of all are invited and valued. You have learned that some chairing practices promote inclusive participation, like using inclusive language, and some discourage it.

Now move on to complete the unit by checking what you've learned in the Unit 3 practice quiz.

Unit 3 practice quiz

Now have a go at the Unit 3 practice quiz [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)]   – you can attempt the quiz as many times as you like.

After you have completed the Unit 3 practice quiz move onto Unit 4  50 shades of humour.