The Course Content
Day One: Building the Foundation of Diversity and Inclusion
Understand what Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) are and why they are critical to mission accomplishment
Diversity and Globalization
Benefits of Diversity
The Business Case for D&I
Assessing Organizational Gaps in meeting D&I goals
Costs and Challenges of Diversity
Day Two: The Diversity Strategy
Planning for Success
Defining the D&I Strategy
The Key Steps of the D&I Strategic Process
Measurement and Evaluation
Evolution and Integration
Day Three: Impact of Behaviours and Language
Explore unconscious biases and how behaviors are manifested from these preferences
Understand the Language of diversity to be more inclusive with communication and behaviors
Define inclusive and non-inclusive language
Activating workplace scenarios to develop judgment around the appropriate language used to improve the workplace environment
Resolving Conflict in a Diverse Workforce
Communicating Across the Generation Gaps
Day Four: Creating a Culture of Inclusion
Organizational Culture and Context
Defining and Creating a Culture of Inclusion
Aspects of Organizational Change – Policies, Individual and Managerial
Individual Attitudes/Behaviors
Managerial Skills and Practices
Policies and Procedures to Promote Diversity
Day Five: Sustaining Diversity
Assessing ‘What’s Next’?
Sustainability of the Diversity Initiative
Measurements and Monitoring
Inclusive Mentoring and Coaching
Action Planning for Results
Key Summary and Review