An innovative development path for the Pride Network Lead (PNL)

These materials will help the future PNL to be able to properly fulfil their role in the organisation

A teaching program containing all the materials to develop a training course based on the standard professional competencies of the future Pride Network Lead.

The programme consists of two complementary parts.

A trainers’ manual and the training materials useful for the training session.

Specifically, the whole development program covers the following topics:

• Competences in the field of leading the Pride networks
• Authentic LGBTQ+ Leadership: Being ‘Out’ Isn’t Enough?
• Network starter kit: How to start a Pride Network?
• How to engage your members, allies?
• How to work with a sponsor / top managers?

A handbook with the purpose to organize the methodical activities of the Pride Network Lead and to facilitate the “start” of the new role.

A guide for a Pride Network Lead which consists of:

• Description of role and responsibility
• What support should I offer
• What support can I expect
• Action Plan for Network
• First steps

A Toolbox to provide know-how, tools and practical solutions enabling to effectively perform the new role. Being the most practical of the materials developed, each tool is ready to be used during the daily Pride Network Lead’s activities.

Tools are divided into different categories as follows:

• Building openness to LGBTQ+ people at the business
• The business case for a Pride network
• Starting a Network
• Event communication
• Daily workplace setup
• External support
• How to be an Ally
• Resolving difficult situations
• Promoting openness
• Preventing discrimination