Description
Course Description
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) rose to prominence after the racial reckoning of 2020 and companies pledged to do more and make real strides against discrimination and bias. Like all attempts at change, the movement for meaningful equity in the workplace and society has been met with fierce backlash that is exacerbated by a highly polarized society. But just because there is backlash doesn’t mean that the problems aren’t real. Companies must maintain – and even increase – their commitment to DEI to win the next generation of talent. This course will provide an overview of the current state (how we got here), a review of how to define DEI in clear business terms, elements of an effective DEI program that will withstand legal scrutiny, and strategies for dealing with challenges or pushback – from leaders and employees. We will present real world examples and provide a chance for attendees to ask the questions they’ve been too afraid to ask.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Describe how to anchor their DEI strategy to measurable business outcomes
- Craft a meaningful DEI strategy that can withstand political and cultural scrutiny
- Speak to the concerns leaders and employees have, and move people from resistant or skeptical to supporter and enthusiast
Duration: 60 minutes
Closed Caption: English