SOLUTION SERIES: Topic 6 - DEI in Today's Workplace

NOTE: Jerry Covella is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. This course provides 1.5 PDCs upon completion.

Organizations implement DEI training to create a more welcoming and supportive workplace culture, attract diverse talent, improve employee satisfaction and retention, enhance innovation and problem-solving, and better serve diverse customer bases. It's a vital step toward building a more equitable and inclusive work environment for all.

WHY YOU NEED THIS PROGRAM:

This Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training is designed to educate individuals within an organization about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.  The session will include:

1. Understanding Diversity: DEI training begins by exploring the concept of diversity, which encompasses various aspects like race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, abilities, socioeconomic status, and more. It highlights the value of diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.

2. Equity and Fairness: It addresses equity, emphasizing the importance of fair treatment, access, opportunities, and advancement for all individuals, acknowledging that different people may require different support to achieve equality.

3. Inclusion and Belonging: The session focuses on fostering an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and included. It aims to create a sense of belonging for everyone within the organization.

4. Unconscious Bias: Training odelves into unconscious biases, exploring how preconceived notions and stereotypes can influence decision-making and interactions. It educates participants on recognizing and mitigating these biases.

5. Respectful Communication: DEI training emphasizes the significance of respectful communication, teaching strategies to engage in constructive dialogues and interactions across diverse backgrounds.

6. Addressing Discrimination and Harassment: It educates individuals on recognizing, preventing, and addressing discrimination, harassment, and microaggressions in the workplace.

7. Leadership and Accountability: DEI training involves leadership development, encouraging leaders to foster inclusive cultures, hold themselves and others accountable, and drive organizational change.

8. Continuous Learning: DEI training is not a one-time event but an ongoing process. It encourages continuous learning, open discussions, and actions that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

     This program is designed specifically for organizational leaders and key personnel who are interested in enhancing their capacity to develop others through effective coaching conversations. The material is suitable for owners, senior leaders, key managers, influential team as it is for individuals assuming a leadership role for the first time.