Course description
Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - CMI Level 7
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are matters of the highest profile and importance in work and society in today’s Britain. No organisation can ignore the potential impacts in terms of employer branding, customer/client reach, and products and services. The benefits to be gained in each of these areas through progress and success are as substantial as the potential risks to reputation and standing through missteps and ineffective action.
Beyond the business case, there is now substantial evidence that a holistic, strategic approach to EDI is most likely to deliver the desired results in the long run. Success requires nuanced, insightful leadership – much of which can be learned from the accumulated wisdom relating to effective organisational change. There are, however, additional and highly particular sensitivities to observe and navigate. Effective change leaders in this field require a dedicated space to identify and hone the personal and professional skills they need.
InPD’s Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion programme provides that space. The programme is unique in accommodating practitioners at all levels, from seasoned experts to newcomers in the field. All will benefit from the highly collaborative and participative facilitation and delivery, and all will leave with enhanced clarity about their role and effectiveness as change strategists and leaders.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is ideally suited to;
- Senior leaders, executives and directors carrying the responsibility for EDI strategy and practice within their organisation, whether it constitutes the primary focus of their role or a part of a multi-faceted role.
- Practitioners with prior knowledge and experience with EDI implementation and looking to gain a broader understanding.
- Leaders looking to develop in-depth understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion at a strategic level and develop strategic priorities.
- Those wanting to be able to identify evidence-based approaches to removing structural inequality both within an organisational and social context.
- Those wanting to develop an understanding of approaches to comply with legal and good practice around the influence of equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Those wanting to return to the workplace with a comprehensive plan for the integration of strategic priorities into organisational culture.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme, Participants will have:
- A clear framework through which to create, review, or refine their organisation’s EDI strategy and delivery plan, and develop success indicators and change milestones
- Enhanced knowledge, awareness, and skills to support their identity and practice as a change leader for EDI in their organisation, through modelling appropriate behaviours and facilitating the presence of allies at all levels
- Clarity and confidence about the immediate actions to be taken back at base through the development of a personal ‘project’ to be implemented, aimed at delivering practical results and positive change
Training Course Content
Session 1
The Strategic Case for EDI
Key themes include:
- Welcome, introductions, and course overview
- EDI as social change – a historical timeline
- Distinguishing ‘equality’ ‘diversity’ and ‘inclusion’
- The elements of a strategic approach to EDI
- Stakeholder engagement and cultural congruence
- Strategy case studies
Session 2
Personal Skills for EDI Leadership
Key themes include:
- Key change leadership skills for EDI
- Framing ‘diversity’ inclusively
- The performance case for diversity
- Exploring and overcoming personal and systemic bias
- Creating an inclusive culture: tackling ‘microincivilities’
- Taking the stand: exploring ‘courageous conversations’
Session 3
Towards Action: framing your personal project
Key themes include:
- Inclusive leadership: the key traits
- Psychological safety: what it is and how to promote it
- Comparative perspectives: case study exercises
- Co-consulting on personal projects
- Programme round-up and close
Why choose In Professional Development
Delivered training to over 10,000 organisations
92% of delegates rate our courses as 5 star
Created over 2,500 CMI registrations
Expenses
Course Price
- Virtual Classroom: £1,600 +VAT
- Face to Face Classroom: £1,900 +VAT
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