Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the Workplace Training Course

Why select this training course?

The workplace today is witnessing an extensive transformation in its functioning. More than ever, companies must create and maintain a diverse, equitable workplace to prosper. The discipline of DEI is a critical part of this. It is the study of how to create and maintain a diverse, equitable environment in the workplace. DEI is not only the moral and legal obligation of companies to provide a safe and respectful workplace for all employees but also the key to creating a workplace that can better meet the needs of today’s workforce. The benefits of DEI are clear: better employee morale and higher productivity, which in turn result in better-quality products and services for the company and its customers.

What are Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives? 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives are a way for an employer to promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. They are a proactive way to demonstrate social responsibility and engage employees of different backgrounds. They aim to create an inclusive and diverse work environment by fostering cultural and racial diversity and promoting equitable access to opportunities and employment. DE&I initiatives are employed to improve the workplace and culture for people from historically underrepresented groups and increase the representation of women and people of color. These initiatives are often implemented as diversity training for employees, talent acquisition, retention programs, employee resource groups or networks, and initiatives to increase the number of women and people of color in managerial and supervisory positions.

What is the difference between diversity and inclusion? 

Inclusion is being fully valued, regardless of your group, race, or ethnicity. This contrasts diversity, the presence of people of different backgrounds and perspectives in an organization. Diversity is about making sure that there are diverse perspectives in any group of people. Inclusion is bringing different groups together to allow everyone to participate or contribute.

The Rcademy’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the Workplace Training Course is an interactive learning environment designed to enhance your understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. On top of this understanding, the training course will provide practical tools and strategies that can be immediately applied in your workplace to create positive change and increase your inclusive culture. The training can increase awareness, improve cultural competency and expand knowledge about the impact of DEI on the organization. Participants can open up new avenues of career growth, improve workplace culture and problem-solve with greater ease, increase their ability to address problems, learn from and work with employees from different backgrounds, and develop interpersonal skills needed to build a strong workplace culture from day one.

Who should attend?

The Rcademy’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the Workplace Training Course is apt for professionals from many walks of life:

• Senior executives
• Top-level managers
• Departmental heads and managers
• Team leaders and supervisors
• Policymakers
• Entrepreneurs and start-up founders

What are the course objectives?

The training course has been developed to achieve the following objectives upon successful completion:

• To be able to successfully employ much diverse workforce as is the need of the hour
• To create a safe and resourceful workplace environment for employees from different cultures
• To ensure that a diverse and inclusive workplace better meets the needs of employees
• To enhance productivity through the inclusive and equitable environment
• To instill and enhance a sense of belongingness amongst the employees
• To ensure better representation of employees
• To develop a workforce that is culturally aware and competent

How will the course be presented?

• Interactive sessions
• Use of case studies
• Management games
• Learning preparation of reports, charts, graphs
• Real-time exercises
• Problem-solving and Group discussion sessions

What are the topics covered?

Module 1: What is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)?

• Meaning of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• What does a successful DEI look like?
• Need for DEI in the workforce
• Difference between Diversity and Inclusion
• Understanding Equity
• Challenges of inequity and under-representation

Module 2: DEI Framework

• Pillars of DEI
• Defining the stance on DEI by top management
• Reflecting DEI in mission and vision
• Developing plans and practices
• Measuring and evaluating DEI
• Representation of diverse talent
• Creating accountability
• Ensure equality of opportunity

Module 3: Developing DEI Initiative

• Data collection of the workforce and compilation
• Demographic data
• Diversity survey
• Identify areas of concerns
• Adjusting policies in favor of DEI
• Aligning DEI goals with company objectives
• Implementation and communication of DEI strategy

Module 4: Cultural Competency

• Developing self-awareness
• Gaining knowledge of different cultures
• Cultural humility
• Cultural intelligence
• Dimensions of culture
• Individualism vs communitarianism

Module 5: Recruiting Diverse Talent

• Reviewing recruitment strategy
• Networking
• Inclusive job descriptions
• Minimizing bias in the process
• Age bias, gender bias, racial bias

Module 6: Retaining Diverse Talent

• Coaching the diverse talent
• Assessing team needs
• Equity and inclusivity within the team
• Developing an inclusive mindset
• Retention strategies

Module 7: Exploring the Organisational Culture

• Assessing organization culture
• Conducting leadership assessments
• Reviewing policies and strategies
• Looking for cultural fit
• Microaggressions, stereotypes, and prejudices

Module 8: Role of Leadership in DEI

• Transformative leadership
• Journey to an inclusive leader
• Leadership in high and low-context cultural patterns
• Dealing with barriers
• How to shift perspective on DEI?

Module 9: Inclusive Marketing Strategies: Best Practices

• Representation of plus-size people
• Improving gender equality
• Inclusive market research
• Racial diversity
• Building collaboration equity
• Inclusion during work from home

Module 10: DEI Challenges

• Lack of mature DEI initiatives
• Lack of gender and ethnic diversity
• Lack of metrics and benchmarks
• Failure of prioritization by top leadership
• Cultural resistance