Decontruct

Change The Status Quo

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Leadership that breaks barriers — and builds the future of construction.

 

The UK construction sector is under pressure like never before. Skills shortages. Rapid innovation. Mental health crises. Retention struggles. And beneath it all, a glaring truth we can no longer ignore: We will not meet future demand without more women in construction. Yet for decades, we’ve focused on policies, posters, and tick-box exercises — without shifting the mindsets that hold progress back.

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Deconstruct: Change the Status Quo is our answer to that challenge. It’s not a workshop. It’s not awareness training. It’s a bold, research-backed leadership development programme built for the construction sector, by the people who live and lead in it every day.

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This programme has been 18 months in the making — shaped by direct feedback from site managers, directors, HR leaders, and women in construction who’ve told us one thing loud and clear:

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“We don’t need another lecture. We need tools. We need insight. We need change.”

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So, what is Deconstruct?

 

Deconstruct: Change the Status Quo is a four-part learning experience that helps managers and leaders in construction challenge outdated thinking, recognise unseen bias, and lead teams in a way that is inclusive, practical, and performance-driven.

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It combines the power of Motivational Intelligence (MQ) and Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to create genuine, lasting change — not just in attitudes, but in behaviour, communication, and culture.

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It’s designed to:

• • Shift deeply embedded mindsets about gender, leadership, and team dynamics

  • Empower leaders to act with intention, empathy, and confidence

  • Build stronger teams by helping individuals understand one another better

  • Create workplaces where women and all underrepresented groups don’t just survive — they thrive

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Why it matters now

We can’t continue to lose talented women to burnout, bias, or a lack of opportunity. We can’t afford cultures where great people don’t feel like they belong. And we can’t build the future of construction if we’re still leading with the habits of the past. Deconstruct goes deeper than surface-level training.

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It tackles:

• • Why the gender gap exists — and what it’s really costing your business

  • How unconscious bias shows up in everyday decisions — and how to change it

  • The mindset shifts leaders must make to create safe, high-performing environments

  • What collaboration looks like when inclusion is more than a slogan — it’s a lived value

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What’s Included in the Programme?

This leadership-driven EDI programme unfolds across four powerful sessions, each designed to challenge assumptions, inspire new thinking, and provide practical tools to embed real cultural change within your organisation.

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Grounded in CPD-certified learning and underpinned by the science of Motivational Intelligence (MQ) and Emotional Intelligence (EQ), this course blends the latest research with real-world application—delivered specifically for leaders, managers, and decision-makers across the UK construction sector.

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Each session is delivered live and virtually, supported by downloadable resources, peer discussions, and reflective assignments to ensure deep learning and sustainable change. The flexible format allows professionals to engage meaningfully while accommodating operational demands.

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Over four sessions, participants will:

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✅ Examine the real impact of gender inequality, bias, and outdated cultural norms
✅ Develop self-awareness and leadership confidence to challenge unspoken barriers
✅ Strengthen inclusive communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills
✅ Create a clear, personalised action plan to influence culture at team and organisational levels

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Session Format:

• • 4x live virtual sessions (2–2.5 hours each)

  • Delivered fortnightly (typically 9:00 am–11:30 am)

  • Interactive breakout discussions, case studies, and live coaching

  • Ongoing reflection, workplace application tasks, and access to downloadable resources

  • Optional follow-up coaching or bespoke in-house delivery available

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Whether you’re leading a team, managing a site, or shaping organisational culture from the top—this programme equips you with the insight, language, and tools to lead change where it matters most.

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Session 1: Understanding Me, You and Us

Break through the noise and start seeing the people behind the roles.

This powerful opening session explores the roots of gender inequality in the workplace and highlights how different leadership, communication, and behavioural styles shape our teams and businesses. By understanding the social and psychological factors that influence inclusion, participants begin to see how seemingly small shifts can lead to massive change.

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Key Learning Outcomes:

• • • Understand the drivers behind the gender gap in construction and its real-world impact

    • Recognise how gender influences communication, decision-making, and leadership styles

    • Develop awareness of the cultural assumptions that limit collaboration and growth

    • Identify practical ways to improve teamwork and inclusion across gender lines

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Session 2: Rising to Unconscious Bias

Shine a light on the patterns you didn’t even know were there.

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This session helps leaders uncover the mental shortcuts and unconscious habits that influence how we hire, promote, lead, and engage with others. Participants will learn to recognise bias in themselves and their organisations without judgement—and take ownership of disrupting it with confidence.

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Key Learning Outcomes:

• • • Define unconscious bias and its impact on workplace decision-making and culture

    • Explore the psychological roots of prejudice and how it shows up in leadership

    • Apply “bias interrupters” to rewire habits and promote fairness

    • Strengthen inclusive leadership through constructive feedback and reflection

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Session 3: Behavioural Drivers

Lead with intention, not instinct.

.In this session, we dive into the behavioural side of leadership—how leaders act under pressure, how trust is built or broken, and how inclusive habits are created. By strengthening both EQ and MQ, participants learn how to respond more effectively in high-stress environments, set the tone for inclusion, and inspire loyalty and accountability.

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Key Learning Outcomes:

• • • Develop self-awareness around reactive behaviours and emotional triggers

    • Apply Motivational Intelligence to foster resilience and ownership in others

    • Build psychological safety while maintaining high standards

    • Model inclusive leadership behaviours that encourage trust and collaboration

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Session 4: Building a Collaborative Culture

Culture is built—or broken—by what leaders do every day.

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This final session brings everything together by helping participants design the kind of culture they want to lead. Using insights from previous sessions, participants will explore power dynamics, define their values in action, and create a clear plan to champion equity and inclusion across their teams and organisations.

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Key Learning Outcomes:

• • • Understand the difference between toxic and high-performing cultures

    • Identify power dynamics and their effect on collaboration and morale

    • Translate inclusive values into daily leadership behaviours

    • Create a personal and organisational action plan to drive long-term change

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A catalyst for change — not just a course

We believe that real inclusion doesn’t start with HR. It begins with leaders — site managers, supervisors, forepeople, and directors — who are willing to lead differently.

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That’s why this programme isn’t about awareness.

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• • • It’s about action.
    • It’s about helping leaders shift how they think, speak, and show up — so the people they lead can thrive.

 

 

To download a copy of your Road Map Workbook, which we will use throughout these four sessions, please click on the link below.

 

• • Deconstruct- The Roadmap Workbook
  • Deconstruct- The Leadership Manual

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If we want to retain talent, address workforce shortages, enhance mental health, and achieve our industry’s goals, we must start with cultivating a strong culture.

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And culture starts with us.

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