Greece Lean Six Sigma
1. Purpose
At Greece Lean Six Sigma, we recognize that gender equality, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental enablers of sustainable excellence in education, consulting, and organizational transformation.
This Policy sets out our commitment to:
- promoting equal opportunities,
- preventing and eliminating discrimination,
- fostering a safe, fair, and inclusive learning and collaboration environment across all our activities.
The Policy forms part of our broader ESG and corporate governance framework and is aligned with international standards and principles.
2. Scope
This Policy applies to:
- the Founder and Management of Greece Lean Six Sigma,
- all collaborators, external partners, trainers, assessors, coaches, and contractors,
- all participants in training programs,
- clients, organizations, and other interested parties involved in GLSS projects and activities.
3. Core Commitments
A. Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
GLSS is committed to providing equal access to education, consulting services, and professional development opportunities, regardless of:
- gender or gender identity,
- age,
- nationality or cultural background,
- disability or neurodiversity,
- religion,
- sexual orientation.
We explicitly reject any form of discrimination, harassment, exclusion, or bias in our operations, partnerships, and learning environments.
B. Gender Balance in Learning and Consulting Practice
We commit to:
- designing training content, case studies, and examples that represent women and men equally,
- using inclusive and non-stereotypical language and visuals,
- actively encouraging women’s participation and advancement in Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Quality, and Leadership programs, where they have traditionally been underrepresented.
C. Work–Life Balance and Flexibility
GLSS supports flexible learning and collaboration models to ensure accessibility for professionals with:
- family responsibilities,
- caregiving roles,
- demanding work schedules.
Our educational solutions are designed to support sustainable performance rather than burnout.
D. Community Engagement and Empowerment
GLSS actively contributes to the empowerment of women in:
- industry and business,
- education and academia,
- society at large,
through mentoring initiatives, knowledge sharing, collaborations, and inclusive learning programs.
4. Implementation and Governance
Leadership Responsibility
The Founder & Managing Director of GLSS holds ultimate responsibility for:
- implementing,
- monitoring,
- and continuously improving this Policy.
Partnerships
GLSS collaborates only with organizations and professionals who share our values of equality, inclusion, and ethical conduct.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Progress is monitored through:
- participant feedback,
- gender-disaggregated training data where applicable,
- internal reviews and transparent communication practices.
5. Review and Alignment
This Policy:
- is reviewed annually,
- forms part of the GLSS ESG and governance framework,
- is aligned with:
- the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs),
- the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 5 – Gender Equality),
- the principles of ISO 21001:2018 and ISO 26000.
Approval
Victoria Tsolidou
Founder & Managing Director
Greece Lean Six Sigma
Effective Date: 14 May 2024
Version: 2.0