DEI Strategy Workshop

Course Introduction

DEI is higher on the business agenda than has ever been before. But a lack of progress can create frustration or lead to the perception that well-intentioned diversity initiatives are performative, rather than transformative. How can HR and DEI professionals develop action-oriented DEI strategies that get to the root of the issues, and improve the pace of change?

Designed for HR practitioners, DEI practitioners, ERG leaders and Diversity Champions, this interactive workshop will create a safe space to pause and reflect on where we are now, where we want to be, and how we will get there. We will explore the evolving DEI landscape and the effectiveness of traditional DEI strategies. Participants will learn how to use qualitative and quantitative data to identify disparities, to determine priorities, to measure impact and to drive accountability.

What will participants learn?

We will explore the importance of purpose and consider how to identify strengths and opportunities across 5 strategic DEI pillars:

Talent attraction, retention and progression
Culture and working environment
Engagement and education
Community outreach and engagement
Recognition and accountability

Key Objectives

Greater awareness of the challenges / barriers to progress and limitations of some of the traditional approaches to DEI

Increased understanding of the role data can play in shaping DEI strategyanisations to take this seriously

Understanding of purpose, goals and objectives - and their importance in an effective strategyto avoid

Increased understanding of the importance of measuring progress and impact

Content

DEI as a moral and business imperative

The difference between purpose, goals and objectives and the important role each plays in DEI strategy

Authenticity and the importance of ‘finding our why’

Using data to identify DEI shortfalls

Scenario-based discussion: Getting to the root cause

Creating a roadmap: practical tips to formulate DEI goals and objectives

Impact measurement: key considerations and practical tools

Working with
Inclusive Group

Inclusive Group will work with you to understand the context for your workshop. This involves a 20-minute discovery call where we explore:

The background and ‘cultural norms’ of this topic in your organisation

An overview of the participant group(s)

Scenarios or examples relevant to your organisation that we can use during the workshop

Anything else pertaining to the successful delivery of the workshop

Details

Virtual delivery via Inclusive Group Zoom or your own platform

In-person delivery at your office or offsite venue (travel expenses will apply)

Suitable for up to 25 participants

Customisation of workshop content is available (design fee will apply)

Please contact us to discuss how this workshop will complement your current EDI activity

Follow-Up

Talk to us about our additional learning tools, such as nudges, videos and podcasts, to deepen and extend your participants’ understanding and application of this topic.