2021 Talent and Culture Virtual Master Class: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategies for
Effective Organizational Change

June 17, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern | Virtual

Day 1

Day 1

June 17, 2021
12:00 p.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Introduction
12:10 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Leading Diversity Assessment – Champion Behaviors

Participants will complete a Leadership Self-Assessment to rate their use of key DEI Leadership traits.
12:30 p.m. – 12:55 p.m.
Session 1: The Business Imperative

This session will discuss key terms and their definitions, as well as the performance impact of valuing differences and managing diversity. This section will also define the differences between bias, stereotypes, and discrimination and the laws that address them.
12:55 p.m. – 1:05 p.m.
BREAK
1:05 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Session 2: World-Class DEI Performance

This session will identify best and “next” practice approaches to DEI. You will also learn how to use a Decision-Making Framework Tool that facilitates quality decision-making in the midst of challenging DEI situations.
1:30 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.
Session 3: Leading and Managing Inclusively

This session focuses on the inclusive leadership and management behaviors necessary to effectively work with a diverse workforce. You will learn six traits of "Inclusive Leadership Excellence" and identify where you are on the "Inclusive Leader Continuum." You will also learn how to apply specific action steps to find common ground and how to communicate for high performance.
1:55 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.
BREAK
2:05 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.
Session 4: Making a Difference

This session will provide a brief overview of the process to transition to a high-performing inclusive culture. You will learn how to track and avoid changes and pitfalls which derail DEI progress. In addition, you’ll also explore how to implement action steps to communicate change in a diverse work culture.
2:25 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Session 5: Measuring the ROI Impact of DEI

This session will provide a high-level overview of the process and steps used to measure the return-on-investment (ROI) impact of DEI initiatives. This overview will highlight the significant cost associated with the “lack of inclusion and engagement” on organizational productivity. In addition, you will learn how to calculate the financial value of a DEI initiative to demonstrate bottom-line impact.
2:50 p.m. – 3:25 p.m.
Session 6: Personal Action Planning

The final session will provide you with an opportunity to create a “Walk Your Talk” action plan that puts accountability in your actions to drive transformational change. It will allow you time to summarize lessons learned for implementation on-the-job.
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Questions and Answers Clinic

This session will provide an opportunity to ask questions and receive personalized coaching support.
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