A Snapshot of Sherlock & Dutta Consulting
Advocacy, language learning programs, developing academic capabilities, leadership and intercultural training.
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION TRAINING
At Sherlock & Dutta Consulting we believe that the corporate and industrial workplace is rapidly changing. Intercultural communicative competence and inclusion programs are an integral part of the contemporary business environment. Research reveals that equitable employers outperform their competitors by appreciating and respecting the unique strengths, perspectives and prospective skills of all their team members – which results in deeper dedication and trust from their employees. We offer a distinctive style of training to employers, which blends the old and new, by collectively working together to introduce equitable practices in the workplace.
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ANTI-RACISM INITIATIVE AND STRATEGY
At Sherlock & Dutta Consulting we believe that communities are rapidly changing. We focus on taking an educative response to working alongside all levels of government, as well as companies, organisations and institutions to make noticeable differences within Tasmania, by taking practical steps to addressing the impacts of racism. Would you like to be involved?
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DonateBIAS IN THE WORKPLACE TRAINING
Bias in the Workplace Training is a half-day course that provides participants with the opportunity to develop the skills and confidence to identify bias within themselves and to recognise how to regulate that when appropriate. It builds knowledge and understanding about what bias is, various types and the ways in which it can impact on everyday communications and decisions. The training explores understanding bias, the negative outcomes on communication, decision-making and workplace relationships with individuals from different cultural backgrounds, perspectives and personal experiences – such as trauma. The training is conducted in a supportive and engaging environment that combines personal introspection, theory and practical activities to build knowledge and skills in addressing and avoiding bias. Finally, it examines the legal and policy obligations specific to the workplace in relation to bias and discrimination. The training is intended to assist all levels of staff from customer service, operations to senior and executive management by improving capacity and confidence in identifying bias within themselves and others. It provides strategies to regulate bias when appropriate, in order to facilitate meaningful and respectful communication, as well as fair decision-making; both within the organisation and beyond it.
UPSTANDER TRAINING
Sadly many of us are witness to racism, bullying and prejudice in our everyday lives. We see the heavy impact on the victims and the deep distress it causes them. We want to help, but are often unsure of what to do as bystanders. Concerns for our own saftey are mixed with uncertainty about how to defuse emotive situations whilst still supporting the victim and calling out the injustice. At Sherlock & Dutta Consulting we offer training on how to transition from bystander behaviour to upstander action, safely. We give you the tools and the pratical experience to de-esculate situations whilst empowering victims. This interactive half day course focuses on building real skills that you can use in everyday life to support your fellow human beings with a primary focus on indivdual safety.
BUSINESS ENGLISH TRAINING
We offer your team of international employees the chance to expand their communication skills. We provide training on English used in business or staff meetings, presentations, negotiations, professional emails – as well as developing public speaking, pronunciation and voice-projection skills. We offer individual or team training sessions that develop confidence when speaking in a professional environment by creating a comfortable and open environment where employess have the opportunity to practice diverse skills.
EMPLOYMENT SKILLS
We have a broad range of lived experience in adapting to different working environments. We provide assistance in developing employment skills and curating an understanding of the Tasmanian workplace context. We provide services which support developing employment skills, such as:
– Resume creation
– Interview skills
– Confidence building and
– Public speaking
PEARSON TEST of ENGLISH (PTE)
We provide structured, face-to-face tutoring sessions to develop all four language skills. Sherlock & Dutta Consulting provides sessions for taking the General or Academic test – including preparation material, practice tests, as well as assistance with signing up for the test. These tutoring sessions are predominantly delivered by Dr Sherlock, who has had over 15 years experience delivering English education overseas and within Australia.
COMPETENCY DEMONSTRATION REPORT (CDR) – Migration Skills Assessment
We provide advice and assistance in compiling a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR). The CDR assessment is based on the requirements established by Engineers Australia to ensure that qualified engineers are allowed to immigrate to and work in Australia. We assist in compiling the relevant documentation set-out in the immigration standards contained in the Migration Skills Assessment (MSA) booklet.
Booklet available here.ENGLISH TEST for CITIZENSHIP APPLCIATION
For certain subclasses of visa, the Department of Home Affairs requires that you pass English proficiency tests. We are able to assist you by providing tailored sessions that enable you to take the English test relevant to you.
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING SUPPORT
At Sherlock & Dutta Consulting we understand that workers on certain visas are some of the most vulnerable employees. From time to time employees may face issues in the community that they may need support with – such as – racism & discrimination, understanding worker’s rights, minimum wage issues, cultural challenges and other issues. We are here to support you with confidential conversations that may assist you with these concerns.
MASTERS and PhD EDITING
We offer ethical thesis editing that abides by the standards determined by professional editing organisations and universities, which guides our service offerings. At Sherlock & Dutta Consulting we assist in editing to correct and improve grammar or inconsistency in language, syntax, spelling, formatting and referencing.
VISA, LEGAL and BUSINESS INFORMATION
We offer information relating to visas, legal information associated with understanding of the legal system and potential requirements – as well as business information regarding strategic planning, workplace culture, leadership training and business grants.
Director Mike Dutta handles all visa, legal and business related information.
*Please note: our services do not extend to legal advice on rental, financial or mortgage related matters. We only offer information relating to visas and legal information associated with understanding the legal system and potential requirements. If you require legal advice, you will need to contact a lawyer. If you have a complex visa issue you will need to contact a migration agent.
MARRIAGE and FUNERAL CELEBRANT
Our registered Marriage and Funeral Celebrant offers Hobart based wedding and funeral ceremonies. She engages with couples to provide personalised, warm and intimate wedding ceremonies for those choosing to get married in Tasmania. She also engaes with the recently berived to provide personalised, sensitve and considerate ceremonies for those wish to celebrate and remember their loved ones.
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Dr Zelinda Sherlock
CEO
Dr Zelinda Sherlock graduated from UTAS with a Bachelor of Arts/Law and received her Masters and PhD from Deakin University. She lived in Japan for almost 14 years, being an educator across primary to high school and then lecturing at a private university in Japan. In Australia, she has been a Law Lecturer, Head of College for UTAS’ International Pathway College and an Education Officer for the Migrant Resource Centre. She is currently the Deputy Lord Mayor of the Hobart City Council, and the Chair of the Welcoming and Inclusive City Portfolio.
She is an Honorary Advisor and a co-founder of the Culturally Diverse Alliance of Tasmania. Her commitment to being a humanitarian and communitarian lays the foundation for her passion to create inclusive communities. She is interested in arts and the creative sector, as well as sports and recreational bushwalking.
Dr Sherlock handles all education and training related matters.
Mr Michael Dutta
Director
Mr Michael Dutta graduated from the University of Tasmania with a Law Degree and was admitted to practice as a barrister in Australia and Fiji. He also has qualifications in Education and Theology.
He taught legal studies, psychology, religion and philosophy at Hobart College, Tasmania, for 20 years. He has assisted many individuals with their migration, business and planning matters.
He is the former Owner and Director of Macquarie Street Foodstore café in South Hobart. He is an Elected Member of the Hobart City Council, and is the Chair of the Housing and Homelessness Portfolio. He is also a Director of AML- Surface Aquarius on the Gold Coast.
He brings his experience as a business owner, lawyer, teacher and highly respected community member.
Mr Dutta handles all visa, legal and business related information.