DEI for Executives Training Overview
A true belief in DEI requires a commitment to growth, transformation, and well-being. The journey lies in empathy, understanding, and solidarity, and it requires not just acceptance of DEI’s principles, but a willingness to prioritize them.
This 2-hour, live, online DEI for Executive Leadership seminar provides the insights, experience, and tools to integrate transformational change in the form of next-level inclusive leadership. Attendees learn how to be champions of global diversity in the workplace by crafting partnerships with a culture of inclusion and respect to maximize employee productivity, satisfaction, and retention.
Location and Pricing
This course is taught as a private, live online class for teams of 3 or more. All our courses are hands-on, instructor-led, and tailored to fit your group’s goals and needs. Most Accelebrate classes can be flexibly scheduled for your group, including delivery in half-day segments across a week or set of weeks. To receive a customized proposal and price quote for online corporate training, please contact us.
In addition, some courses are available as live, instructor-led training from one of our partners.
Objectives
- Confirm a meeting of the minds on the current landscape/status of your organization through the prism of DEI
- Establish the core tenets and traits of an inclusive Executive Leader
- Utilize creative advocacy and storytelling as impactful DEI tools for Executive Leaders
- Explore what it means to make and sustain DEI Heart Strides™
- Sustain a culture of empathy, vulnerability, bravery, and accountability in this current workplace and global climate
- Transform candid and courageous conversations to the next level of comfort and connection
- Establish an environment that acknowledges trauma, harm, and lived experience and best practices to support the team and organization through these circumstances
- Engage the stakeholder ecosystem in understanding cultural competencies and cultural humility
- Advance strategies for comprehensive safe and inclusive spaces for strategic planning processes to authentically grow and thrive, bridging logistical and cultural boundaries
- Maintain awareness of emerging best practices and the growing body of research and data in the global diversity realm
- Frame challenges as a catalyst for growth with transparency and honor
- Implement the five key practices for inclusive leadership
Prerequisites
No prior coursework is required.
Outline
DEI is a Practice, a Commitment, a Choice, and a Journey
Briefly Reassess the current Landscape and Status of Your Organization Through the Prism of DEI (Organizational Culture, Environment, and Landscape Analysis)
DEI Matters Legally, Socially, and Ethically
The Voice of the Inclusive Leader
Storytelling + Active Listening + Empathy = DEI Transformation
Pivotal Communications and Inclusive Engagement Strategy
DEI Heart Strides™ and its Impact Throughout the Process
Reframe Challenges and Obstacles as a Catalyst for Growth
The Hill to Die On
Harm, Fear, and Trauma: Calling it By Name
The Real Fears and Challenges of Taking On DEI
Introduction to Harm Reduction, Healing Models, and Restorative Practices
Creative Advocacy: Consider Your Audiences and How They Process Information
Messaging Within the Stakeholder Ecosystem
Create Avenues for Broad-Based Engagement From All Stakeholders in This Process
Cultural Competency/Humility and Building Bridges
Stay Current on Best Practices and the Balance of Structure and Organic Growth
Training Materials
- DEI for Executives attendees receive comprehensive, creative advocacy materials.
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Software Requirements
An online meeting platform (such as Zoom, WebEx, GoTo, or Teams) to have face-to-face contact online, including the use of breakout rooms for group activities.
