Lead and guide management to build a culture of DEI in the organization. Go beyond awareness to build practical business strategies, contributing to the bottom line.
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Champion Certification from Strengthscape equips DEI Certification individuals to lead inclusively and cultivate a culture of belonging at work. Embrace diversity, ensure equity, and foster inclusion through our comprehensive, industry-leading program.
Features:
- 16-Hour Virtual Instructor-Led Program: Distributed into 4 sessions of 4 hours each, with recordings available to participants for 3 months.
- Surveys & Assessments: Tools to measure DEI progress.
- DEI Toolkit: Resources and extended support for one year.
Who Should Get Certified?
- Human Resource Professionals: Master DEI nuances, create policies, and manage DEI responsibilities.
- DEI Champions & ERG Leads: Develop charters, build ally networks, support diverse employees, and implement DEI policies.
- D&I Enthusiasts, Business Consultants & Freelance Consultants: Learn DEI concepts, stages, and models to support clients.
- Business Leaders: Understand the importance of inclusivity, intersectionality, and how to build a DEI Charter and inclusive rituals.
Our Differentiators
- Experienced Facilitators: Senior facilitators, D&I SMEs, and diverse group representatives provide practical insights.
- Blended & Spaced Learning: Combines classroom training, virtual sessions, theatre-based modules, expert speaker sessions, and live case studies.
- Individual Handholding: Continuous support post-certification for higher learning effectiveness.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of DEI concepts through a structured process:
- Awareness: Identify personal development areas and foundational DEI concepts.
- Acceptance: Acknowledge DEI nuances and analyze workplace scenarios.
- Adaptation: Learn best practices for creating inclusive cultures.
- Application: Craft a DEI Charter, define KPIs, and develop communication plans.
Session Plan
- Module 1: Awareness
- Topics: Self-assessment, defining DEI concepts, role of a Champion, identity dimensions, industry trends.
- Activities: Group discussions, case studies, presentations, self-assessment tools.
- Module 2: Acceptance
- Topics: Challenges of diverse communities, intersectionality, stereotypes and biases, macro & micro-aggressions.
- Activities: Speaker sessions, case study analysis, role-plays, video discussions.
- Module 3: Adaptation
- Topics: Inclusive language, equity activation, roles of Champions and Allies, inclusive rituals.
- Activities: Practical exercises, group activities, checklist creation.
- Module 4: Application
- Topics: DEI Charter creation, KPIs and metrics, communication planning, action planning.
- Activities: Group work, discussions, individual action plans.