SHERLOCK & DUTTA CONSULTING

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.

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 practical experience to de-escalate 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 individual safety.

*This training is also adapted for student cohorts and takes a student-led focus, with safety as the guiding principle.

ANTI-RACISM TRAINING

We provide a unique style of anti-racism training. A style that is both bold and brave. At Sherlock & Dutta Consulting, we design bespoke anti-racism programs that invite schools and organisations to move beyond awareness toward transformation. Grounded in research and reflective inquiry, our work cultivates spaces where dialogue becomes a form of learning, and equity a shared practice. Through guided reflection and critical engagement, participants are supported to recognise the subtleties of bias, dismantle systemic barriers and reimagine belonging as both an ethical responsibility and a collective act of courage.

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?

PERIMENOPAUSE and MENOPAUSE TRAINING

For too long the life stages of perimenopause and menopause that are integral stages in the journey of women have long been under-recognised, under-researched, and under-supported. At Sherlock & Dutta Consulting we aim to raise awareness, break long-held silences, and normalise conversations around peri and menopause. To achieve this, we offer training for workplaces, engage in policy discussions, workshops and create education resources that assist in thriving through the transition of menopause. This training creates awareness in workplaces that ensures Tasmanian women receive compassionate support, reliable information, and evidence-based care, and that men are informed on support strategies.

BIAS 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.

RESEARCH PROJECT – THE PREVALENCE OF RACISM IN TASMANIA

Racism impacts everyone.

The study drew on 759 survey (quantitative and qualitative) responses, plus an additional 143 qualitative inputs collected over 12 months (March 2025–March 2026). Data was collected via various streams. Data was gathered through online surveys, community information sessions, digital/physical community notice boards, businesses, pop-up stalls, door-to-door engagement, and street-side conversations. Ethics approval was obtained from the University of Tasmania (H0031868).

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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.

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.

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 bereaved to provide personalised, sensitive and considerate ceremonies for those wishing to celebrate and remember their loved ones.

LEGAL and BUSINESS INFORMATION

We offer information relating to 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 coordinates all 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 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.