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Allyship program

As explained in Think Like a Software Engineering Manager

An allyship program is an organized initiative that helps participants support members of underrepresented or marginalized groups.

An allyship program organizes people who want to support underrepresented or marginalized colleagues. It turns awareness into shared practice through discussion, learning, and continued attention to inclusion. section 7.5.3

A practical program can include:

  • Working groups focused on becoming better allies. section 7.5.3
  • Open discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion. section 7.5.3
  • Joint viewing of inclusion videos and mandatory inclusion training. section 7.5.3
  • Ongoing reinforcement through empathy, accommodation, and psychologically safe workplace practices. section 7.5.3

A workplace allyship initiative

Participants meet in working groups, discuss relevant inclusion topics, watch inclusion videos together, and complete required training. The initiative can strengthen relationships while deepening openness, understanding, and empathy. section 7.5.3

How Think Like a Software Engineering Manager covers it

How deep it goes
Combines working groups, discussions, shared videos, and mandatory training, while stopping short of detailed implementation guidance.
Examples
Uses working groups, open discussions, inclusion videos, mandatory training, and workplace flexibility as concrete practices.
What it assumes
Assumes willingness to engage with diversity and inclusion while teaching allyship through guided activities and mandatory training.
What you can do after
Practice allyship through structured discussion, shared learning, inclusion training, and ongoing empathy toward diverse perspectives.
How it connects
Links diversity, equity, and inclusion with psychological safety, empathy, accommodation, hiring, and company culture.
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